6 Best Viking Movies of All Time

By Vlad Zakh · February 21, 2026

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Norse raiders and their brutal, mythic world have long fascinated filmmakers, producing some of the most visceral historical action films ever made. In The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die (2023): A legendary warrior undertakes one final mission to unite England’s kingdoms under a single crown. Just as strong is The Vikings (1958): Rival Viking half-brothers, unaware of their shared blood, clash over a kingdom and the same woman.

The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die (2023) 01

The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die (2023)

TMDB ★ 7.4

A legendary warrior undertakes one final mission to unite England's kingdoms under a single crown.

Directed by Edward Bazalgette · 1h 51m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The Northman (2022) 02

The Northman (2022)

TMDB ★ 7.0

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

Directed by Robert Eggers · 2h 17m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Valhalla Rising (2009)

TMDB ★ 6.0

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

Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn · 1h 33m · Rated NR

Where to watch

Stream: Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder · Rent or buy: Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The 13th Warrior (1999) 04

The 13th Warrior (1999)

TMDB ★ 6.6

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

Directed by John McTiernan · 1h 43m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The Long Ships (1964) 05

The Long Ships (1964)

TMDB ★ 5.9

A Viking adventurer searches for a legendary golden bell rumored to be guarded by a Moorish ruler.

Directed by Jack Cardiff · 2h 06m · Rated PG

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The Vikings (1958)

TMDB ★ 7.0

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

Directed by Richard Fleischer · 1h 55m · Rated NR

Where to watch

Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store

▶ Trailer Letterboxd

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Vlad Zakh

Vlad Zakh

Founder, Movieix

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.