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Ragnarok

Original title: Gåten Ragnarok
  • 20132013
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 40m
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5.9/10
8.2K
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Gåten Ragnarok (2013)
Archeologist Sigurd Svendsen (Pål Sverre Hagen) has for years been obsessed with the Oseberg Viking ship. The only inscription found on the ship is the enigmatic ´man knows little` written in runes. Sigurd is sure that the Oseberg ship contains the answer to the mystery of Ragnarok, the end of days in Norse mythology. When his friend Allan finds similar runes on a stone from the north of Norway, Sigurd becomes convinced that the runes are in fact a treasure map. Together they mount an expedition group and their adventure leads to “No man’s Land” between Norway and Russia, which has been deserted for decades. Here Sigurd learns the true meaning of the runes – a secret more terrifying than he could possibly imagine.
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Norwegian archaeologist Sigurd Svendsen forms a small team and sets off to find the true meaning of the secret runes found carved in rock and accidentally awakens a giant monster.Norwegian archaeologist Sigurd Svendsen forms a small team and sets off to find the true meaning of the secret runes found carved in rock and accidentally awakens a giant monster.Norwegian archaeologist Sigurd Svendsen forms a small team and sets off to find the true meaning of the secret runes found carved in rock and accidentally awakens a giant monster.

IMDb RATING
5.9/10
8.2K
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  • Director
    • Mikkel Brænne Sandemose
  • Writer
    • John Kåre Raake
  • Stars
    • Pål Sverre Hagen
    • Nicolai Cleve Broch
    • Sofia Helin
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mikkel Brænne Sandemose
  • Writer
    • John Kåre Raake
  • Stars
    • Pål Sverre Hagen
    • Nicolai Cleve Broch
    • Sofia Helin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 50User reviews
    • 45Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 6 nominations

    Videos1

    U.S. Theatrical Trailer
    Trailer 1:32
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    Photos40

    Pål Sverre Hagen in Gåten Ragnarok (2013)
    Nicolai Cleve Broch and Pål Sverre Hagen in Gåten Ragnarok (2013)
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    Gåten Ragnarok (2013)
    Sofia Helin and Pål Sverre Hagen in Gåten Ragnarok (2013)
    Sofia Helin and Pål Sverre Hagen in Gåten Ragnarok (2013)
    Nicolai Cleve Broch and Maria Annette Tanderø Berglyd in Gåten Ragnarok (2013)
    Nicolai Cleve Broch and Sofia Helin in Gåten Ragnarok (2013)
    Nicolai Cleve Broch in Gåten Ragnarok (2013)
    Pål Sverre Hagen and Julian Podolski in Gåten Ragnarok (2013)

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    Pål Sverre Hagen
    Pål Sverre Hagen
    • Sigurdas Sigurd
    Nicolai Cleve Broch
    Nicolai Cleve Broch
    • Allanas Allan
    Sofia Helin
    Sofia Helin
    • Elisabethas Elisabeth
    Bjørn Sundquist
    Bjørn Sundquist
    • Leifas Leif
    Maria Annette Tanderø Berglyd
    Maria Annette Tanderø Berglyd
    • Ragnhildas Ragnhild
    Julian Podolski
    • Brageas Brage
    • (as Julian Rasmussen Podolski)
    Terje Strømdahl
    Terje Strømdahl
    • Henriksenas Henriksen
    Kyrre Haugen Sydness
    Kyrre Haugen Sydness
    • Sponsor CEOas Sponsor CEO
    Marika Enstad
    • Sponsor Womanas Sponsor Woman
    Tom Aksel Mathisen
    • Sponsor Manas Sponsor Man
    Jens Hultén
    Jens Hultén
    • Viking Kingas Viking King
    Vera Rudi
    • Åsaas Åsa
    Stefan Cronwall
    • Vikingas Viking
    • (uncredited)
    Martin Eklöf
    • Vikingas Viking
    • (uncredited)
    Rina Kelly
    Rina Kelly
    • Marenas Maren
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Mikkel Brænne Sandemose
    • Writer
      • John Kåre Raake
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    Storyline

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    When the archaeologist Sigurd can't settle on the myth about Ragnarok, the end of the world in Northern mythology, he decides to go on an expedition together with two colleagues and his two kids. This adventure leads them to Finnmark in the Northern most part of Norway, and into "No man's land" between Russia and Norway, where no one has been in modern times. Old runes get new meanings when they unveil the truth. A truth bigger and more spectacular than you would have dreamed. —OJT
    • norse mythology
    • odin
    • single father
    • giant monster
    • monster
    • 1 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Some creatures aren't just real, they're unbelievable.
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Fantasy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some terror/frightening images
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The language spoken in beginning of film, Old Norse, is very similar to modern Icelandic.
    • Goofs
      When walking through the forest to get to the lake several oak trees are visible in the background. As this movie is set in Finnmark on the border toward Russia the climate is too cold for oak. This indicates the scenes have been shot further south.
    • Quotes

      Åsa: I do not like this.

      Vikingkongen: It is Odin's wish.

    • Crazy credits
      In the closing credits in the section for special thanks, the filmmakers added "Should anyone have been forgotten, we did not mean to do so :)".
    • Connections
      References Late Show with David Letterman (1993)

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    Top review
    6/10
    A Decent Adventure Movie
    I had been wanting to watch this movie for a couple of months, but I could not find a version that had been dubbed in English - until now. This is a Norwegian film, so you'll need to find it with sub-titles or a version already dubbed in English. The quality of the audio dubbing was not all that great, but it worked. It was a lot better than having to read sub-titles or watch it in Norwegian.

    A down-on-his-luck archaeologist is having problems with his job/research into Viking mythology. He's a widower and a single father of 2 children. After losing funding for his work due to lack of progress, his friend shows up from the northern coast of Norway with an ancient rune-stone, which launches them all into their next adventure.

    Nothing here is too exceptional, scary, or gory. It's a decent movie for the whole family - and I'm not generally "into" family movies. So, I was surprised that I liked it so well. Honestly, I was expecting a little bit more from the "monster," but it wasn't completely cheesy either.

    Overall, the plot was pretty predictable. I think I enjoyed it so much because there were believable characters and good acting - especially from the child actors. I find many child actors tend to make or break a movie like this, and these kids can hold their own. The main character was also a good actor. None of the acting was completely bad, which is why I think the whole thing worked. For being a lower-budget production, this movie holds up very well. It's a bit of a slow start, but once it gets going it steadily builds tension and held my interest right up to the ending.
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    • markwiseman5-988-103207
    • Nov 4, 2015

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 4, 2013 (Norway)
    • Country of origin
      • Norway
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • Norwegian
      • Norse, Old
      • Swedish
    • Also known as
      • Huyền Thoại Ragnarok
    • Filming locations
      • Vikingskiphuset, Oslo, Norway
    • Production companies
      • Canal+
      • Fantefilm
      • Film i Väst
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • NOK 38,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,369
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $522
      • Aug 24, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,721,345
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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