---
title: "Valhalla Rising"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/valhalla-rising-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 37861
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Valhalla Rising (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/valhalla-rising-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Valhalla Rising is a film first released in 2009. Catalogued under Adventure, Drama, Action, Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by BBC Film, La Belle Allee Productions, NWR Film Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A mute Viking warrior flees captivity, journeying through fog into an unknown, bleak land."

### Why Watch
- Striking visual atmosphere
- Unique mythic premise
- Strong thematic depth

### Caveats & Content Note
- Sparse dialogue may challenge some viewers
- Deliberately slow pacing
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense violence and bleak themes, making it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: grim, mythic, atmospheric, slow-burn

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/valhalla-rising-2009#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Nicolas Winding Refn
- **Networks / Studios**: BBC Film, La Belle Allee Productions, NWR Film Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mads Mikkelsen** as *One-Eye*
- **Gary Lewis** as *Kare*
- **Jamie Sives** as *Gorm*
- **Ewan Stewart** as *Eirik*
- **Alexander Morton** as *Barde*
- **Callum Mitchell** as *Pagan Viking Guard*
- **Andrew Flanagan** as *Duggal*
- **Douglas Russell** as *Olaf*
- **Maarten Stevenson** as *Are / The Boy*
- **Gordon Brown** as *Hagen*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting of Valhalla Rising?
It takes place in Scandinavia around the year 1000 AD.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The story follows One Eye, a mute warrior with supernatural strength.

### Q: Is the film dialogue-heavy?
One Eye does not speak, giving the film a largely visual focus.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is classified as adventure, drama, action, and fantasy.

### Q: Does the film contain violent content?
The narrative includes intense violence and bleak themes typical of a dark Viking tale.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Valhalla Rising — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/37861)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*