The Ra Expeditions (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1972, The Ra Expeditions is a documentary film directed by Lennart Ehrenborg, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Ra Expeditions stars Thor Heyerdahl as Himself, Norman Baker as Himself, Roscoe Lee Browne as Narrator and Carlo Mauri as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Ra Expeditions has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ra Expeditions page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ra Expeditions tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ra Expeditions (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ra Expeditions change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ra Expeditions worth watching?
- The Ra Expeditions holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ra Expeditions?
- The Ra Expeditions stars Thor Heyerdahl, Norman Baker, Roscoe Lee Browne, Carlo Mauri and Abdullah Dilbrine.
- When was The Ra Expeditions released?
- The Ra Expeditions was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.