The Vikings (1958)
Kernel Score: 77% · 358 TMDB ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Adventure, History, Action
Released: 1958-06-11
Runtime: 115 minutes
Where to watch The Vikings
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: YouTube Free, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
Overview
Einar, brutal son of the viking Ragnar and future heir to his throne, tangles with clever slave Eric, for the hand of a beautiful English maiden.
The Vikings parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Vikings is an action-adventure featuring sword fighting, slavery, and rivalry between half-brothers.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Features swashbuckling battles, pillaging, and violent rivalry typical of the era's adventure films.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Kirk Douglas as Einar
- Tony Curtis as Eric
- Ernest Borgnine as Ragnar
- Janet Leigh as Morgana
- James Donald as Lord Egbert
- Alexander Knox as Father Godwin
- Maxine Audley as Enid
- Frank Thring as Aella
- Eileen Way as Kitala
- Edric Connor as Sandpiper
The Vikings FAQ
Is The Vikings good?
The Vikings has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Vikings?
In the US you can stream The Vikings on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video and Apple TV.
Is The Vikings OK for kids?
The Vikings is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Vikings is an action-adventure featuring sword fighting, slavery, and rivalry between half-brothers.
What movies are like The Vikings?
If you liked The Vikings, try The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.