Vinland Saga (2019)
A young warrior's quest for vengeance unfolds across a brutal, epic landscape of Viking conquest.
For a thousand years, the Vikings have made quite a name and reputation for themselves as the strongest families with a thirst for violence. Thorfinn, the son of one of the Vikings' greatest warriors, spends his boyhood in a battlefield enhancing his skills in his adventure to redeem his most-desired revenge after his father was murdered.
How intense is Vinland Saga?
Vinland Saga has graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Vinland Saga feels like
- Tone
- grittyepicmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Vinland Saga
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 11, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Vinland Saga for you?
Is Vinland Saga scary?
No. Vinland Saga is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Vinland Saga gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Vinland Saga sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Vinland Saga OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Vinland Saga?
Episodes run about 25m.
Where can I stream Vinland Saga?
Vinland Saga is streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu and Crunchyroll.
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