Kon-Tiki (1950)
Overview
"Kon-Tiki" was the name of a wooden raft used by six Scandinavian scientists, led by Thor Heyerdahl, to make a 101-day journey from South America to the Polynesian Islands. The purpose of the expedition was to prove Heyerdal's theory that the Polynesian Islands were populated from the east- specifically Peru- rather than from the west (Asia) as had been the theory for hundreds of years. Heyerdahl made a study of the winds and tides in the Pacific, and by simulating conditions as closely as possible to those he theorized the Peruvians encountered, set out on the voyage.
Where to watch Kon-Tiki
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | The, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla +3 | Amazon Video, Apple TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV |
| United Kingdom | Plex | — | — |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | Tubi TV, Plex | — | — |
| Ireland | Plex | — | — |
| New Zealand | Plex | — | — |
| India | Tubi TV, Plex | — | — |
| Germany | Plex | — | — |
| France | Plex | — | — |
| Spain | Acontra Plus | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Acontra Plus | Apple TV, Rakuten TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Kon-Tiki in 119 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Kon-Tiki about?
"Kon-Tiki" was the name of a wooden raft used by six Scandinavian scientists, led by Thor Heyerdahl, to make a 101-day journey from South America to the Polynesian Islands. The purpose of the expedition was to prove Heyerdal's theory that the Polynesian Islands were populated from the east- specifically Peru- rather than from the west (Asia) as had been the theory for hundreds of years. Heyerdahl made a study of the winds and tides in the Pacific, and by simulating conditions as closely as possible to those he theorized the Peruvians encountered, set out on the voyage. Kon-Tiki is a Documentary, Adventure movie, released on 1950-01-13, runtime 58 minutes.
Is Kon-Tiki worth watching?
TMDB users rate Kon-Tiki 7.4 out of 10 from 60 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Kon-Tiki?
In the United States, Kon-Tiki is free to watch on The, The CW and Kanopy and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Thor Heyerdahl
Cast
- Thor Heyerdahl as Self
- Herman Watzinger as Self
- Erik Hesselberg as Self
- Knut Haugland as Self
- Torstein Raaby as Self
- Bengt Danielsson as Self
- Ben Grauer as Narrator
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Sources
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