The Last Viking

What it’s about

After fourteen years in prison for robbery, Anker is released and needs the money from that job. Before his arrest, he had his brother Manfred bury it in a forest near their mother's house. But Manfred's mental illness has worsened; he now calls himself John and cannot remember where the loot is hidden. The brothers set out together to find it.

What hooks you

Mads Mikkelsen and Nikolaj Lie Kaas play the brothers, with Lars Brygmann and Sofie Gråbøl in support. The film is directed by Anders Thomas Jensen, known for darkly comic crime stories. It was nominated for Best Actor at the European Film Awards.

Who it’s for

It suits viewers who like dark humour mixed with crime, family dysfunction, and characters on the edge. Those who appreciate Nordic settings and stories about brothers confronting their past will find it engaging.