The Norseman (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 2.8
Released in 1978, The Norseman is an action, drama, adventure and war film directed by Charles B. Pierce, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. An 11th-century Viking prince sails to America to find his father, who on a previous voyage had been captured by Indians.
Who’s in it. The Norseman stars Lee Majors as Thorvald, Cornel Wilde as Ragnar, Mel Ferrer as King Eurich and Jack Elam as Death Dreamer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.8/10, The Norseman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Norseman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Norseman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Norseman (1978)?
- In US, The Norseman is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Norseman worth watching?
- The Norseman holds an audience score of 2.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Norseman?
- The Norseman stars Lee Majors, Cornel Wilde, Mel Ferrer, Jack Elam and Christopher Connelly.
- When was The Norseman released?
- The Norseman was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.