5 Films & TV Shows Set In United Kingdom During The 9th Century

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  The Gaelic King

  Scotland The 9th Century

  Set in war-torn 800AD Scotland, The Gaelic King tells the story of warrior-king Alpin mac Eachdach. When his young brother is captured, Alpin must hunt the kidnappers though a dark forest that hides an ancient evil.

  Released in 2017 • 88 minutes
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  Dragonheart 3: The Sorcerer's Curse

  England The 9th Century

  When aspiring knight Gareth goes in search of a fallen comet rumored to contain gold, he is shocked to instead find the dragon Drago. After Drago saves Gareth's life the two become intricately bonded, and must work together to defeat an evil sorcerer and stop his reign of terror. Along the way, Gareth learns the true meaning of being a knight in this fantasy action-adventure for the ages.

  Released in 2015 • 97 minutes
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  The Last Kingdom: Season 1

  🇬🇧 United Kingdom The 9th Century

  In Season 1, young Saxon noble Uhtred transforms into a warrior and seeks to regain the lands annexed by his cunning uncle.

  Released in 2015 •
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  Alfred the Great

  England The 9th Century

  While Old England is being ransacked by roving Danes in the 9th century, Alfred is planning to join the priesthood. But observing the rape of his land, he puts away his religious vows to take up arms against the invaders, leading the English Christians to fight for their country. Alfred soundly defeats the Danes and becomes a hero. But now, although Alfred still longs for the priesthood, he is torn between his passion for God and his lust for blood.

  Released in 1969 • 122 minutes
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  Attack of the Normans

  England The 9th Century

  An evil duke kidnaps the good king and tries to make the virtuous queen his bride and the peasants take arms.

  Released in 1962 • 79 minutes