Erik The Viking May 2026

Reviews have been mixed, with some finding it funny while others (such as Roger Ebert) found the comic invention limited and similar to a "20th-century satirist" approach. Related Material

The film is available on Best Buy and Movies Unlimited , though some Blu-ray releases have been criticized for picture quality issues (banding). Erik the Viking (1989) Erik the Viking

Erik the Viking (1989) is a fantasy-comedy film written and directed by Terry Jones of Monty Python fame. It stars Tim Robbins as a thoughtful Viking who rejects the violent, pillaging lifestyle of his peers to seek a peaceful existence. Reviews have been mixed, with some finding it

The film features a lower-budget aesthetic, utilizing creative, practical, or limited effects, such as in the sea monster scene. It stars Tim Robbins as a thoughtful Viking

Disillusioned by the brutality of his village, Erik (Tim Robbins) sets out on a quest to find the "Horn Resounding" to end the Age of Ragnarok and bring peace.

The movie is a blend of mythic adventure, satire, and non-stop "profound silliness". It is often compared to Jabberwocky in tone rather than traditional slapstick comedy.

Features a strong ensemble cast including Tim Robbins, John Cleese (as a vicious warlord), Mickey Rooney, Eartha Kitt, and Terry Jones.