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The Last Viking

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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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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 May 28
B
It is difficult to begrudge a film that is doing so much when so many are content to do so little. Go to Full Review
Calum Marsh New York Times May 28
There’s no uncertainty about Mikkelsen, however: He gives a career-best performance here as Manfred Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
Neely Swanson Easy Reader (California) 1d
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. Go to Full Review
Robin Holabird Robin Holabird 4d
Dark and violent but played for laughs, The Last Viking blends disturbing acts with sweet ones, adding musical interludes and some psychological insights Go to Full Review
Pat Padua Spectrum Culture 4d
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. Go to Full Review
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Daniel O @RT50779394 4h Definitely didn’t expect the film to carry so much emotional weight. It begins with dark humor, confusion, and strange, unsettling moments, but slowly unfolds into a deeper story about family dysfunction, identity, and personal discovery. The chemistry between Mads Mikkelsen and Nikolaj Lie Kaas stands out and adds real strength to the film. Some scenes are absurdly funny, while others are emotionally heavy, and the shifts in tone actually work well. It’s weird, violent, funny, and surprisingly touching—definitely not a typical comedy, but one that stays with you. See more Samuel A @RT91371565 1d I watched expecting a strange heist comedy, but when I finished, I felt like I had just witnessed something very meaningful about brotherhood and damaged individuals coming together. See more Annette A @aracha2026 3d 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. See more R T @Karnika 6d 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. See more Stephen C @bob25009 May 29 Funny in 1 hour and 56 minutes. In Danish with English subtitles. See more didier L @RT18203544 May 29 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. See more Read all reviews
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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