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Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America (2009): Ratings & Plot

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Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America is a 2009 adventure drama directed by Tony Stone. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes. Critics gave it 41% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.3/10.

IMDb rating
4.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
41%
Metascore
51
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Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
Tony Stone
Genres
Adventure , Drama
Original language
Swedish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America About?

The premise of Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In 1007 AD, two Viking explorers find themselves lost on the North American mainland. Separated, they begin individual odysseys through the sprawling wilderness. One Viking searches for spiritual understanding, while the other struggles with base instincts. Their separate journeys are fraught with peril as they confront challenging landscapes and face inner demons, ultimately revealing the strength of the human spirit and the raw force of the natural world.

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Crew

The Director of Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America

Directed by Tony Stone.

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Ratings

Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America 41% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.3/10.

Plot

Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America Plot Summary

What happens in Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Opens with a written account detailing the arrival of Vikings in America. The scene unfolds with a grim sight of dead bodies strewn across the shore, revealing two lone survivors: Orn (Tony Stone) and Volnard (Fiore Tedesco). The duo works tirelessly to construct a shelter, engaging in activities such as fishing and eating, while sharing moments of conversation around a flickering campfire.

As their journey continues, they venture out to explore the unfamiliar land and unexpectedly encounter two Irish monks. This encounter turns tragic when one monk is brutally killed, and their church is set ablaze. Volnard develops a bond with the surviving monk, discussing matters of faith and religion, while Orn becomes the target of a lurking native’s gaze.

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How Well Do You Know Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America?

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Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Vikings” and “Der Pfad des Wikingers”.

Also known as
  • Vikings
  • Der Pfad des Wikingers

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Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America FAQ: Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America?

Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America released?

Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America was released on March 13, 2009.

Who directed Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America?

Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America was directed by Tony Stone.

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How is Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America rated?

Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America has 4.3/10 on IMDb, 41% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic and 49% on TMDB.

Does Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America have a post-credit scene?

No. Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America in?

The original language of Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America is Swedish.

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