Erik the Viking

Erik the Viking, in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, does something a lot of comedies forget to: it's consistently funny. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 256 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Tim Robbins is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Amazon Prime Video.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Erik the Viking is worth clearing space for. Erik the Viking does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Erik the Viking gathers warriors from his village and sets out on a dangerous journey to Valhalla, to ask the gods to end the Age of Ragnorok and allow his people to see sunlight again. A Pythonesque satire of Viking life. Tim Robbins and Mickey Rooney lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It hit screens in 1989. Erik the Viking earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Erik the Viking. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Tim Robbins sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

Erik the Viking was released in 1989, directed by Terry Jones. The full 107-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.