---
title: "The Last Viking"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-last-viking-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1295400
imdb_id: "tt27817389"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 116
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 184
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Last Viking (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-last-viking-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Last Viking is a 2025 film directed by Anders Thomas Jensen. The film is a black comedy and stars Nikolaj Lie Kaas and Mads Mikkelsen. It had its world premiere out of competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival. The Last Viking is a Danish film, and it is Anders Thomas Jensen's sixth long-meter film with Mads Mikkelsen. The film's runtime is 1 hour and 56 minutes, and it belongs to the comedy, crime, and drama genres.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An ex-convict and his brother embark on a journey to recover hidden stolen money."

### Why Watch
- compelling character dynamics
- emotional journey

### Caveats & Content Note
- slow pacing
- heavy subject matter
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains mature themes regarding mental illness and criminal history.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, character-driven, dramatic, melancholic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Anders Thomas Jensen
- **Networks / Studios**: Zentropa Entertainments, Film i Väst, Zentropa International Sweden

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mads Mikkelsen** as *Manfred*
- **Nikolaj Lie Kaas** as *Anker*
- **Sofie Gråbøl** as *Margrethe*
- **Søren Malling** as *Werner*
- **Bodil Jørgensen** as *Freja*
- **Lars Brygmann** as *Lothar / Keld Gerner Nielsen*
- **Nicolas Bro** as *Flinke Flemming*
- **Kardo Razzazi** as *Hamdan*
- **Peter Düring** as *Anton / Ringo*
- **Lars Ranthe** as *Far*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is Anker, a man recently released from prison.

### Q: What is the main conflict?
Anker must find stolen money that his brother knows the location of but has forgotten.

### Q: How long was Anker in prison?
Anker served fourteen years for robbery.

### Q: What is Manfred's condition?
Manfred is described as mentally ill.

### Q: What is the goal of the journey?
The brothers travel to recover the loot and confront their own identities.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Last Viking — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1295400)
- [The Last Viking (2025 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Viking_(2025_film))
- [The Last Viking (2025) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1295400-den-sidste-viking/cast)
- [The Last Viking — Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Viking)
- [The Last Viking - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/the-last-viking/cast/2060189698/)
- [The Last Viking (2025) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27817389/)

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