When the mighty Viking Halvar suddenly disappears, his clever but timid son Wickie must lead the Vikings on a dangerous journey to rescue his father from the evil Sven and go in search of the legendary treasure of the gods.
Practical Effects
Charming low-budget Viking ships and villages with handmade heart.
Acting
Jonas Hämmerle's perfectly pitched anxious hero energy.
Writing
Clever riddles and schemes that reward paying attention.
Director
Christian Ditter
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on the beloved 1970s German-Austrian-Japanese anime series 'Vicky the Viking,' this live-action version kept the horned-helmet aesthetic despite historical inaccuracy.
The film was a massive hit in German-speaking countries, spawning a sequel and cementing Wickie as a generational icon—think German Dennis the Menace with a ship.
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