Erik The Viking May 2026

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 (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. Erik the Viking

A children's book version, also titled Erik the Viking and written by Terry Jones, exists, offering a different, highly praised telling of the saga. The film is available on Best Buy and

Features a strong ensemble cast including Tim Robbins, John Cleese (as a vicious warlord), Mickey Rooney, Eartha Kitt, and Terry Jones. A children's book version, also titled Erik the

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.

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