Erik the Viking (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 1965, Erik the Viking is an adventure film directed by Mario Caiano, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Viking chief Thorvald dies from a mortal combat wound. He realizes his son Erloff is not a worthy successor, but his will divides his property equally between him and Erik, the valiant son of his sister, who also gets his weapons and the mission to lead a sea-faring expedition to find new land for a settlement, crucial as their Scandinavian home village won't be able to resist the might of the Danish kingdom.
Who’s in it. Erik the Viking stars Gordon Mitchell as Sven, Giuliano Gemma as Erik, Eleonora Bianchi as Gutrid and Alfio Caltabiano as Indianischer Krieger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Erik the Viking sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Erik the Viking page.
If you liked it. Fans of Erik the Viking tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Erik the Viking (1965)?
- In US, Erik the Viking is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Erik the Viking worth watching?
- Erik the Viking holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Erik the Viking?
- Erik the Viking stars Gordon Mitchell, Giuliano Gemma, Eleonora Bianchi, Alfio Caltabiano and Elisa Montés.
- When was Erik the Viking released?
- Erik the Viking was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.