When the Raven Flies

When the Raven Flies

Directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson

Produced by Viking Film, Svenska Filminstitutet

1984109 min6.6 / 10

A grim Viking revenge saga driven by violence and the weight of survival, where a spared boy returns two decades later to settle blood debts.

Vikings pillage Ireland, seeking silver and slaves, slaying men and women in the process. A young boy is spared when a Viking takes pity on him instead of killing him. Twenty years later the boy returns to Iceland take his revenge.

Questions people ask

  • Is When the Raven Flies violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is When the Raven Flies sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is When the Raven Flies easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is When the Raven Flies scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Does When the Raven Flies end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

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37/ 100

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Love50

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