The Last Viking

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The Last Viking

May 2026

1h 56m

Comedy

Drama

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Anker is released from prison following a fifteen-year sentence for robbery. The money from the heist was buried by Anker's brother, Manfred. Only he knows where it is. Unfortunately, Manfred has since developed a mental illness causing him to forget all. Together, the brothers embark on an unexpected journey to locate the money and discover who they really are.

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Critics Consensus

The Last Viking leverages Nikolaj Lie Kaas and Mads Mikkelsen's finely tuned chemistry to anchor its cartoonish violence and offbeat humor, resulting in a film that's as sincere and affecting as it is bizarre.

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Kimber Myers

Crooked Marquee

6d

B

It is difficult to begrudge a film that is doing so much when so many are content to do so little.

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Calum Marsh

New York Times

6d

There’s no uncertainty about Mikkelsen, however: He gives a career-best performance here as Manfred

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Ty Burr

Ty Burr's Watch List (Substack)

Dec 6

2.5/4

As always, Jensen and company are making a screwball comedy, with dark and violent undertones, about finding a community of exceedingly strange strangers with whom you can be as broken and deluded as you need to be.

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Neely Swanson

Easy Reader (California)

3h

It is Nikolaj Lie Kaas as Anker and the always exceptional Mads Mikkelsen as brothers Anker and Manfred, respectively who are the reasons to see this film.

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Robin Holabird

Robin Holabird

2d

Dark and violent but played for laughs, The Last Viking blends disturbing acts with sweet ones, adding musical interludes and some psychological insights

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Pat Padua

Spectrum Culture

2d

78/100

couched in musical nostalgia yet indicating clearly that the myriad ways in which humanity fails to deal with reality may ultimately doom us.

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Annette A

@aracha2026 2d

I didn't know how much there was going to be to the emotions. At first, it's the very darkest humor, a lot of confusion, and some weird moments, but really, it's about the dysfunction of the family, identity, and figuring out what's happening to you. The chemistry the two actors, Mads Mikkelsen and Nikolaj Lie Kaas, build up during the film is remarkable. There are some scenes which are so hilariously bizarre, and others are so significantly heavy, but some shifts of tone which I think are good for the viewers. It's weird, it's violent, it's funny, it's oddly touching. Not your average comedy, but definitely one that you will remember after.

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R T

@Karnika 4d

I recently watched The Last Viking and really enjoyed it. The movie does a great job of bringing the Viking world to life with its action, atmosphere and storytelling. The journey of the characters kept me engaged, and the historical setting made it even more interesting. What I liked most was the adventurous feel throughout the movie. It has a good mix of action, drama, and emotion that keeps you invested until the end. Overall, it was an entertaining watch and a good choice for anyone who enjoys historical action movies.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 5d

Funny in 1 hour and 56 minutes. In Danish with English subtitles.

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didier L

@RT18203544 5d

The Last Viking surprised me with how emotional and grounded it felt. The action was solid, but what really stayed with me was the story of loyalty, survival, and sacrifice. It had that raw Viking atmosphere without feeling overdone. Definitely one of those movies that keeps you invested from start to finish.

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Peter F

@Pfvac Feb 21

Maybe I had thought it to be something else, but I didn't find it funny and to me it was purely written. Great actors in a very bad movie, I can't recommend it an feel like I wasted my time watching it.

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Dennui S

@dennui Feb 6

Anders Thomas Jensen has not made a bad movie.

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Synopsis

Anker is released from prison following a fifteen-year sentence for robbery. The money from the heist was buried by Anker's brother, Manfred. Only he knows where it is. Unfortunately, Manfred has since developed a mental illness causing him to forget all. Together, the brothers embark on an unexpected journey to locate the money and discover who they really are.

Director: Anders Thomas Jensen
Producer: Sisse Graum Jørgensen, Sidsel Hybschmann
Screenwriter: Anders Thomas Jensen
Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Co: Zentropa
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: Danish
Release Date (Theaters): May 29, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 29, 2026
Runtime: 1h 56m
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1