6 Best Norse Mythology Movies of All Time

By Vlad Zakh · March 10, 2028

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Norse mythology’s brutal gods and fated heroes have inspired a distinct strain of epic filmmaking, from classic adventure to modern blockbuster spectacle.

The Northman (2022) 01

The Northman (2022)

IMDb ★ 7.0

A Viking prince embarks on a brutal quest for revenge against the uncle who murdered his father.

Thor: Ragnarok (2017) 02

Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

IMDb ★ 7.9

A god of thunder must escape captivity and save his homeland from imminent destruction.

Thor (2011) 03

Thor (2011)

IMDb ★ 7.0

A banished Asgardian god must prove himself worthy on Earth to reclaim his powers and throne.

Valhalla Rising (2009) 04

Valhalla Rising (2009)

IMDb ★ 6.0

A mute, one-eyed warrior escapes captivity and joins a group of Vikings on a doomed voyage.

The 13th Warrior (1999) 05

The 13th Warrior (1999)

IMDb ★ 6.6

An Arab ambassador joins a band of Norse warriors battling a mysterious, ancient enemy.

The Vikings (1958) 06

The Vikings (1958)

IMDb ★ 7.0

Rival Viking half-brothers, unaware of their shared blood, clash over a kingdom and the same woman.

Vlad Zakh

Vlad Zakh

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Founder of Movieix, built to fix a specific annoyance: most recommendation sites are just algorithm-driven noise. Our lists are researched and organized by who's in a film, where it's from, and the mood you're actually in tonight.