Vikings ruled the seas for 300 years — and they’re ruling screens right now.
From brutal historical drama to epic fantasy, Viking content has never been better.
These are the best Viking movies and TV series you can watch today.
1. The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die (2023) 7.2
Genre: Action, Adventure, War · Director: Edward Bazalgette · Cast: Alexander Dreymon, Harry Gilby, Mark Rowley
In the wake of King Edward’s death, Uhtred of Bebbanburg and his comrades adventure across a fractured kingdom in the hopes of uniting England at last.
2. The Northman (2022) 7.0
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy · Director: Robert Eggers · Cast: Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang
Prince Amleth is on the verge of becoming a man when his father is brutally murdered by his uncle, who kidnaps the boy’s mother. Two decades later, Amleth is now a Viking who’s on a mission to save hi
3. Thor (2011) 6.8
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Action · Director: Kenneth Branagh · Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston
Against his father Odin’s will, The Mighty Thor – a powerful but arrogant warrior god – recklessly reignites an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. O
4. The 13th Warrior (1999) 6.7
Genre: Adventure, History, Action · Director: John McTiernan · Cast: Antonio Banderas, Diane Venora, Dennis Storhøi
A Muslim ambassador exiled from his homeland joins a group of Vikings, initially offended by their behavior but growing to respect them. As they travel together, they learn of a legendary evil closing
5. Outlander (2008) 6.5
Genre: Science Fiction, Action · Director: Howard McCain · Cast: Jim Caviezel, Sophia Myles, Jack Huston
During the reign of the Vikings, a man from another world crash-lands on Earth, bringing with him an alien predator. The man must fuse his advanced technology with the weaponry of the vikings to fight
6. Vikings: Battle of Heirs (2023) 6.1
Genre: Action · Director: Robin Keane · Cast: Amber Doig-Thorne, Iris Papas, Gaston Alexander
A young Viking must come to terms with the realization that he may be the King’s son, who was switched at birth, but not before others try to take his rightful place.
7. Valhalla Rising (2009) 6.1
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Action · Director: Nicolas Winding Refn · Cast: Mads Mikkelsen, Gary Lewis, Jamie Sives
Scandinavia, 1,000 AD. For years, One Eye, a mute warrior of supernatural strength, has been held prisoner by the Norse chieftain Barde. Aided by Are, a boy slave, One Eye slays his captor and togethe
8. Beowulf (2007) 5.9
Genre: Adventure, Action, Animation · Director: Robert Zemeckis · Cast: Ray Winstone, Angelina Jolie, Anthony Hopkins
A 6th-century Scandinavian warrior named Beowulf embarks on a mission to slay the man-like ogre, Grendel.
9. Pathfinder (2007) 5.7
Genre: Adventure, Action · Director: Marcus Nispel · Cast: Karl Urban, Moon Bloodgood, Nicole Muñoz
A Viking boy is left behind after his clan battles a Native American tribe. Raised within the tribe, he ultimately becomes their savior in a fight against the Norsemen.
The Viking age was one of history’s most dramatic eras — and these films and series bring it to life in vivid, epic style. Start binging.