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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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Philip De Semlyen Time Out 2d
4/5
Warmth, empathy and severed fingers in the same film? Scandi noir is back. Go to Full Review
Danny Leigh Financial Times 2d
3/5
... the film is so stubbornly open-hearted, with such a pulse of messy humanism, it still disarms you. Go to Full Review
Kaeah Sen Little White Lies 4d
4/5
The storyline is sprawling yet ridiculously entertaining, but we are grounded in reality by Anker; Lie Kaas' permanent exasperation is the source of many a comedic moment. Go to Full Review
Saskia Baron The Arts Desk 1d
3/5
Andersen has probably packed in too many characters and plot twists for his film to altogether gel; it’s certainly not short of narrative flourishes alongside the screwball one-liners and ultra-violence. Go to Full Review
Hilary A White Irish Independent 1d
4/5
A daft, macabre delight with an unassumingly big heart. Go to Full Review
Jennie Kermode Eye for Film 5d
3.5/5
At times it feels as if Jensen is trying to spin too many plates at once, but in the moments when it all comes together, it’s a delight to watch. Go to Full Review
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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 Samuel A @RT91371565 Jun 4 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 Jun 1 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 May 30 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 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