Movies Like Erik the Conqueror (1961)

Erik the Conqueror is a 1961 adventure, history film from Mario Bava with a MovieMagicScore of 6.3/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with The Vikings and Hammer of the Gods.

Adventure History

The Vikings

1958

Einar, brutal son of the viking Ragnar and future heir to his throne, tangles with clever slave Eric, for the hand of a beautiful English maiden.

7.0

MagicScore

Hammer of the Gods

2013

Action epic sees a passionate young man transform into a brutal warrior as he travels the unforgiving landscape in search of his long lost brother Hakan The Ferrocious, whose people are relying on him to restore order to their kingdom.

4.4

MagicScore

The Secret of Kells

2009

Adventure awaits 12 year old Brendan who must fight Vikings and a serpent god to find a crystal and complete the legendary Book of Kells. In order to finish Brother Aiden's book, Brendan must overcome his deepest fears on a secret quest that will take him beyond the abbey walls and into the enchanted forest where dangerous mythical creatures hide. Will Brendan succeed in his quest?

7.4

MagicScore

The 13th Warrior

1999

A Muslim ambassador exiled from his homeland joins a group of Vikings, initially offended by their behavior but growing to respect them. As they travel together, they learn of a legendary evil closing in and must unite to confront this formidable force.

6.7

MagicScore

The Northman

2022

Prince Amleth is on the verge of becoming a man when his father is brutally murdered by his uncle, who kidnaps the boy's mother. Two decades later, Amleth is now a Viking who's on a mission to save his mother, kill his uncle and avenge his father.

7.0

MagicScore

Prince Valiant

1954

A young Viking prince strives to become a knight in King Arthur's Court and restore his exiled father to his rightful throne.

6.0

MagicScore

House of Flying Daggers

2004

In 9th century China, a corrupt government wages war against a rebel army called the Flying Daggers. A romantic warrior breaks a beautiful rebel out of prison to help her rejoin her fellows, but things are not what they seem.

7.3

MagicScore

Pope Joan

2009

A 9th century woman of English extraction born in the German city of Ingelheim disguises herself as a man and rises through the Vatican ranks.

6.8

MagicScore

Princess Kaiulani

2010

Ka'iulani, a 19th-century Hawaiian princess, is raised in England but determined to maintain her people's independence from aggressive American businessmen. After being sent to England as a child by her Scottish father, Ka'iulani returns to Hawaii and becomes a political activist who fights to retain her throne, even though she must leave her English paramour.

5.7

MagicScore

#10

The Lost Viking

2018

A young Viking called Vitharr arrives in Britain with dreams of conquest and adventure, but when his family and clan are ambushed and killed, he must survive alone in this strange,dangerous new land as he searches for his Uncle's settlement.

6.4

MagicScore

#11

Knives of the Avenger

1966

A mysterious knife-throwing viking warrior protects a young peasant woman and her young son from the clutches of a evil regent bent on claiming the title of king and the woman for himself.

6.2

MagicScore

#12

Tarkan and the Blood of the Vikings

1971

Features a mustached villain, who is the leader of a Viking clan that worships an octopus god-monster. The Vikings wish to kidnap a beautiful girl to sacrifice her to their demigod, but the heroic Tarkan, aided by his dog, Kurt, is there to save the day.

5.4

MagicScore

#13

How to Train Your Dragon

2025

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart, defying centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

7.9

MagicScore

#14

How to Train Your Dragon

2010

As the son of a Viking leader on the cusp of manhood, shy Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III faces a rite of passage: he must kill a dragon to prove his warrior mettle. But after downing a feared dragon, he realizes that he no longer wants to destroy it, and instead befriends the beast – which he names Toothless – much to the chagrin of his warrior father.

7.9

MagicScore

#15

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

2019

As Hiccup fulfills his dream of creating a peaceful dragon utopia, Toothless’ discovery of an untamed, elusive mate draws the Night Fury away. When danger mounts at home and Hiccup’s reign as village chief is tested, both dragon and rider must make impossible decisions to save their kind.

7.8

MagicScore

#16

How to Train Your Dragon 2

2014

Five years have passed since Hiccup and Toothless united the dragons and Vikings of Berk. Now, they spend their time charting unmapped territories. During one of their adventures, the pair discover a secret cave that houses hundreds of wild dragons -- and a mysterious dragon rider. Now, Hiccup and Toothless find themselves at the center of a battle to protect Berk from a power-hungry warrior.

7.7

MagicScore

#17

The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die

2023

In the wake of King Edward's death, Uhtred of Bebbanburg and his comrades adventure across a fractured kingdom in the hopes of uniting England at last.

7.2

MagicScore

#18

Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury

2011

Hiccup and Toothless go on an exciting adventure and discover an island of new dragons.

7.2

MagicScore

#19

Legend of the BoneKnapper Dragon

2010

Hiccup and friends accompany their mentor, Gobber, on a quest to kill the legendary Boneknapper Dragon.

7.0

MagicScore

#20

Viking: Bloodlust

2023

A band of vikings are on the run from a blood thirsty group of Berserkers who want to fight to the death.

6.9

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Erik the Conqueror?

The top films similar to Erik the Conqueror by MovieMagicScore are The Vikings (7.0), Hammer of the Gods (4.4), The Secret of Kells (7.4). Each shares adventure/history themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Erik the Conqueror worth watching?

Erik the Conqueror holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.3/10 from 44 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Erik the Conqueror?

Erik the Conqueror (1961) is a adventure, history film directed by Mario Bava, starring Cameron Mitchell, George Ardisson, Alice Kessler.

Where can I find more recommendations like Erik the Conqueror?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more adventure recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Erik the Conqueror

This ranked list pairs Erik the Conqueror (1961), a adventure and history film from Mario Bava, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Cameron Mitchell take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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