Viking (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Viking is a 2016 historical drama directed by Andrey Kravchuk, starring Vilen Babichev as Viking Khevdinga, Daniil Soldatov and Aleksandr Ustyugov. It runs 2 hours 13 minutes and earned $29.2 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 13m (133 min)
- Director
- Andrey Kravchuk
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Cinema Directorate Studio
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Viking About?
The premise of Viking without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the early Middle Ages, a clan is torn by discord following the accidental death of a brother. The Grand Duke bears the guilt, and the law dictates that revenge must be taken by his younger, illegitimate brother. Faced with a moral conflict, the younger brother risks losing everything for refusing to comply with the brutal tradition, highlighting the harsh realities of the time and the belief that maintaining peace often requires more violence than war.
Viking Cast & Characters
Vilen Babichev leads the cast as Viking Khevdinga, with Daniil Soldatov as Viking and Aleksandr Ustyugov as Yaropolk. Directed by Andrey Kravchuk; 54 actors are credited in all.
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Director Andrey Kravchuk
- Vilen Babichev as Viking Khevdinga
- Daniil Soldatov as Viking
- Aleksandr Ustyugov as Yaropolk
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Danila Kozlovsky as Vladimir
Also Starring in Viking
· 50 more- Kirill Pletnyov Oleg
- Aleksandra Bortich Rogneda
- Svetlana Khodchenkova Irina
- Igor Petrenko Varyazhko
- Dimitris Imellos Roman
- Paweł Deląg Anastas
- Andrey Smolyakov Rogovold
- Maksim Sukhanov Свенельд
- Vladimir Yepifantsev Fedor
- Joakim Nätterqvist Khevding
- John DeSantis Berserk
- Dmitry Vlaskin knyazheskiy druzhinnik
- Anton Adasinsky Volkhv
- Ivan Shmakov Ioann
- Aleksey Demidov Samocha
- Rostislav Bershauer Blud
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- Tom J. Benedict Kheskuld
- Aleksandr Lobanov Putyata
- Vladimir Butenko Viking Khevdinga
- Irina Demidkina
- Nikolay Kozak
- Khelga Filippova
- Pierre Bourel Komandir
- Aleksandr Armer Ulvar
- Anton Tuzikov Rogvold's servant
- Sergey Cherdantsev Druzhinnik knyazya Vladimira
- Harald Rosenstrøm Einar
- Lidiya Kopina Kobnitsa
- Elena Muravyova
- Viktor Korolyov Okhrannik Rognedy
- Maksim Drachenin Zhitel Polotska
- Oleg Dobrovan Valgard
- Natalya Rychkova Zhena Svenelda
- Vladimir Golitsyn
- Nataliya Koloskova
- Nikolay Reutov
- Ilya Sinkevich
- Platon Kamenev Syn Svenelda
- Rory Max Kaplan Vladimir (voice)
- Natalya Kondrateva Zhitelnitsa s detmi
- Aleksandra Krasikova Selyanka
- Zhaidarbek Kunguzhinov Sotnik pechenegov
- Ziedonis Lochmelis Torvald
- Julia Pisarenko Yazychnitsa
- Ilya Pivnyuk Druzhinnik knyazya Vladimira
- Mikhail Salomatin Viking Khevdinga
- Oleg Sizov Viking Khevdinga
- Alexandr Sknarin Viking Khevdinga
- Anastasiya Yaremenko
- Evgeniy Kononov
Viking Plot Summary
What happens in Viking from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After the death of grand prince Svyatoslav I, Yaropolk, Oleg, and Vladimir inherit the burden of rule over Kievan Rus’. While traveling toward Polotsk, a hunting party led by Lyut crosses paths with a rival group led by Oleg. Oleg has the chance to strike first at an aurochs, but when he hesitates, Lyut kills the animal instead. In a flash of rage, Oleg murders Lyut and pursues his men, colliding with Yaropolk’s main force. Sveneld tries to defuse the growing dispute, but Yaropolk’s men press the confrontation. The gates of Polotsk close against Oleg, and when he attempts to force a breakthrough along the causeway, he falls and dies.
Full summary
The whole story of Viking, scene by scene
Viking Box Office
Viking grossed $29.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$29.2M
- International
- $29.2M
Viking Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Viking.
How Well Do You Know Viking?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which prince is assassinated by two Vikings after a negotiation with his brother Vladimir?
Viking Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Viking, la naissance d'une nation” and “바이킹: 왕좌의 게임”.
- Also known as
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- Viking, la naissance d'une nation
- 바이킹: 왕좌의 게임
- Vikingos
- 维京：王者之战
- Вікінг
- Vikings
- 維京傳奇
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Viking FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Viking, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Viking?
Viking runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).
When was Viking released?
Viking was released on December 22, 2016.
Who directed Viking?
Viking was directed by Andrey Kravchuk.
More films by Andrey Kravchuk Who is in the cast of Viking?
Viking stars Vilen Babichev as Viking Khevdinga, Daniil Soldatov as Viking and Aleksandr Ustyugov as Yaropolk, among 54 credited actors.
How much did Viking make at the box office?
Viking grossed $29.2 million worldwide.
Does Viking have a post-credit scene?
No. Viking has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Viking in?
The original language of Viking is Russian.
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