Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- adventurous
- eerie
- suspenseful
- family movie night
- adventure marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found it an entertaining Norwegian family adventure with distinctive Scandinavian atmosphere and a welcome edge, though its execution received mixed overall scores.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sigurd follows inscriptions connected to the Oseberg ship and Ragnarok mythology into an unexplored region.
The expedition travels to extreme northern Finnmark and a no-man's-land near the Russian border.
Sigurd brings his two children into the expedition, making their safety central to the suspense.
Old runes acquire new meanings as the characters investigate the historical truth behind Ragnarok.
Films like Ragnarok, and why
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
family-friendly archaeological adventure, ancient mysteries, and escalating creature peril
The 13th Warrior
Nordic mythology, wilderness survival, and fantasy adventure built around an ancient threat
The Librarian: Quest for the Spear
family expedition, mythic clues, and spectacular monster-driven adventure
Trollhunter
remote Scandinavian setting, folklore-inflected mystery, and suspenseful creature horror
Movie Details
- Director
- Mikkel Brænne Sandemose
- Release Date
- 2013-10-04
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (245)
Cast
- Pål Sverre Hagen
- Nicolai Cleve Broch
- Sofia Helin
- Bjørn Sundquist
- Maria Annette Tanderød Berglyd
- Julian Podolski
- Terje Strømdahl
- Kyrre Haugen Sydness
- Marika Enstad
- Tom Aksel Mathisen
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Ragnarok about?
- An archaeologist's northern expedition turns Norse mythology into a perilous family adventure when ancient clues awaken a terrifying secret.
- What is Ragnarok like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ragnarok as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Ragnarok violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Ragnarok as mild.
- What did critics think of Ragnarok?
- Critics generally found it an entertaining Norwegian family adventure with distinctive Scandinavian atmosphere and a welcome edge, though its execution received mixed overall scores.
- Which films are like Ragnarok?
- Films with a similar feel include Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, The 13th Warrior, The Librarian: Quest for the Spear, and Trollhunter.
- How long is Ragnarok?
- Ragnarok runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch Ragnarok?
- In United States, Ragnarok streams on Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel.
