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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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Wendy Ide Observer (UK) Jul 1
Jensen just about strikes a balance between the film’s absurdist humour and its message about surviving trauma. Go to Full Review
Philip De Semlyen Time Out Jun 25
4/5
Warmth, empathy and severed fingers in the same film? Scandi noir is back. Go to Full Review
Danny Leigh Financial Times Jun 25
3/5
... the film is so stubbornly open-hearted, with such a pulse of messy humanism, it still disarms you. Go to Full Review
Annette Basile FILMINK (Australia) 2d
16/20
… a highly entertaining and sometimes emotional ride … Go to Full Review
Tom Shone Sunday Times (UK) Jul 1
3/5
Too much of the film’s lunacy feels too neatly done: regression therapy for Denmark’s film-making A-list. Go to Full Review
Jack Martin Film Feeder Jun 29
3/5
An amusing dark comedy that offers some decent uncomfortable laughs during a tonally well-balanced narrative, but its mocking depiction of certain neurological conditions leaves a bad taste in the mouth. Go to Full Review
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Alfredo S @alsuarez 3d El propio concepto de la película te hace reflexionar sobre varias cosas en la sociedad de mano de una muy buena interpretación de Mads Mikkelsen que le pone todo el corazón que necesita. See more Simon M @simonmaddrell Jul 2 One of the most unusual films you'll ever see. Shifts from LOL funny to searingly sad – with snippets of gruesome, violent and mad-cap – but don't be put off by those reviewers who don't get it. This isn't a comedy gone wrong, it's a drama that manages complexity in its own unique way. Moving and rewarding, I can't recommend it enough. See more Vincent S @Vin_E_At_The_Movies Jul 2 After a certain point I just didn’t care about this movie, the story, the tone. It is pretty much a disjointed mess. I was not invested in anything here. It’s a violent, black comedy that becomes sappy and false at the end. See more Jerad S. @KingpinDaddyJ Jun 15 Story line and acting were well done. As long as a Danish movie with English cc works for you, this is an enjoyable experience. See more Ashish G @Ashishgunjal7 Jun 6 I went into The Last Viking expecting a crime story, but it turned out to be much more that that. The movie mixes dark humor, family drama, and emotion in a way that feels fresh and unique. The relationship between the two brothers is the heart of the story, and it keeps you invested throughout. What I liked most was how the film balances funny moments with deeper themes about family, identity, and second chances. It reminds us that reconnecting with the people we care about can be more valuable that chasing money or the past. See more Daniel O @RT50779394 Jun 5 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 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