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The Last Viking

2026

METASCORE

Universal acclaim based on 6 Critic Reviews

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RELEASE DATE: May 29, 2026

The Last Viking

Movie Details & Credits

Samuel Goldwyn Films | Release Date: May 29, 2026 | Not Rated

Summary: Anker is released from prison after a fifteen year sentence for robbery. The money from the heist was buried by his brother, Manfred. Only he knows where it is. Unfortunately, Manfred has since developed a mental disorder, causing him to forget everything. Together, the brothers embark on an unexpected journey to locate the money — andAnker is released from prison after a fifteen year sentence for robbery. The money from the heist was buried by his brother, Manfred. Only he knows where it is. Unfortunately, Manfred has since developed a mental disorder, causing him to forget everything. Together, the brothers embark on an unexpected journey to locate the money — and discover who they really are.… Expand

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Crime

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 116 min

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Metascore

Mixed:

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Critic Reviews

90

The Hollywood Reporter

Caryn James

Sep 17, 2025

Its humane message is potent even though it comes in the offbeat package of this gleeful, violent but entirely successful dark comedy. Read full review

83

The Daily Beast Nick Schager

Sep 8, 2025

A big-hearted fable of self-actualization, tolerance, and togetherness. Read full review

83

IndieWire Christian Zilko

Sep 17, 2025

The Last Viking elegantly juxtaposes the ludicrousness of the situation (one of the funniest side plots is Werner’s avid Beatle fandom and his apparently sincere belief that this makeshift band is going to deliver high quality covers) with the trauma that underscores the ridiculousness events. Read full review

80

Screen Daily

Boyd van Hoeij

Sep 17, 2025

With The Last Viking, Danish star, screenwriter and occasional director Anders Thomas Jensen (Adam’s Apples, Riders of Justice) brings another one of his blackly comic, absurdly violent tales to the screen with enviable ease. Read full review

75

The Film Stage Savina Petkova

Sep 17, 2025

The definition of an oddball, Manfred / John is a brilliant character for Mads Mikkelsen to experiment with; mostly, it’s a role that’s not physical in a way that showcases the actor’s plasticity. He’s a bespectacled middle-aged man who’s timid and quiet until he’s volatile and hysterical––a surprisingly infantile character that brings out of Mikkelsen something we’re not used to seeing. Read full review

70

Next Best Picture Mia Pflüger

Sep 17, 2025

Mads Mikkelsen and Nikolaj Lie Kaas give terrific performances and the film’s wild mix of dark comedy, absurdity, and emotional moments keeps it endlessly engaging. Its visuals, sound design, and uniquely Scandinavian humor create a memorable cinematic experience. Read full review

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