Kon-Tiki (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2012, Kon-Tiki is an adventure and history film directed by Joachim Rønning, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. The true story about legendary explorer Thor Heyerdahl and his epic crossing of the Pacific on a balsa wood raft in 1947, in an effort to prove it was possible for South Americans to settle in Polynesia in pre-Columbian times.
Who’s in it. Kon-Tiki stars Pål Sverre Hagen as Thor Heyerdahl, Anders Baasmo Christiansen as Herman Watzinger, Tobias Santelmann as Knut Haugland and Gustaf Skarsgård as Bengt Danielsson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Kon-Tiki has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, CuriosityStream Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kon-Tiki page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kon-Tiki tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kon-Tiki (2012)?
- In US, Kon-Tiki is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and CuriosityStream Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kon-Tiki worth watching?
- Kon-Tiki holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kon-Tiki?
- Kon-Tiki stars Pål Sverre Hagen, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Tobias Santelmann, Gustaf Skarsgård and Odd-Magnus Williamson.
- When was Kon-Tiki released?
- Kon-Tiki was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.