Home > Movies > Documentary > The Ra Expeditions (1972)

The Ra Expeditions 1972 movie scene

The Ra Expeditions 1972 official movie poster

The Ra Expeditions (1972)

IMDb 7.12h 2mDocumentary

Find Where to Stream

Plot Summary

Ra [also known as The Ra Expeditions] is a 1972 documentary film directed by Lennart Ehrenborg and Thor Heyerdahl about the expeditions organised by Thor Heyerdahl in 1969 and 1970 in attempt to cross the Atlantic on papyrus boats. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

Full Cast & Characters

Thor Heyerdahl as Himself in The Ra Expeditions 1972

Thor Heyerdahl

Himself

Norman Baker as Himself in The Ra Expeditions 1972

Norman Baker

Himself

Roscoe Lee Browne as Narrator in The Ra Expeditions 1972

Roscoe Lee Browne

Narrator

Carlo Mauri as Himself in The Ra Expeditions 1972

Carlo Mauri

Himself

Abdullah Dilbrine as Himself in The Ra Expeditions 1972

Abdullah Dilbrine

Himself

Santiago Geneves as Himself in The Ra Expeditions 1972

Santiago Geneves

Himself

Kei Ohara as Himself in The Ra Expeditions 1972

Kei Ohara

Himself

Mandane Ait Ouhanni as Himself in The Ra Expeditions 1972

Mandane Ait Ouhanni

Himself

Yuri Senkevich as Self in The Ra Expeditions 1972

Yuri Senkevich

Self

Georges Sourial as Himself in The Ra Expeditions 1972

Georges Sourial

Himself

Edward Woodward as Narrator (BBC version) in The Ra Expeditions 1972

Edward Woodward

Narrator (BBC version)

Director & Crew

Lennart Ehrenborg

Director

Where to Watch The Ra Expeditions Online

You can currently stream The Ra Expeditions online or watch it in HD via the link below.

Find The Ra Expeditions Streaming

Movies Similar to The Ra Expeditions

Kon-Tiki (1950) poster

Kon-Tiki

1950

The Tigris Expedition (1979) poster

The Tigris Expedition

1979

The Raft (2019) poster

The Raft

2019

Galápagos (1955) poster

Galápagos

1955

Women & the Wind (2025) poster

Women & the Wind

2025

Sacred Vessels: Navigating Tradition and Identity in Micronesia () poster

Sacred Vessels: Navigating Tradition and Identity in Micronesia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Ra Expeditions online?

The Ra Expeditions (1972) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.

What is the IMDb rating of The Ra Expeditions?

It has an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 based on 21 votes.

Who directed The Ra Expeditions?

The Ra Expeditions was directed by Lennart Ehrenborg and released in 1972.

How long is The Ra Expeditions?

The Ra Expeditions has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes.

Movie Details

Release Date: 1972-02-23
Status: Released