---
title: "The Ra Expeditions"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-ra-expeditions-1972"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 149325
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Ra Expeditions (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-ra-expeditions-1972

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Ra Expeditions is a 1972 documentary film directed by Lennart Ehrenborg and Thor Heyerdahl that chronicles the expeditions organized by Thor Heyerdahl in 1969 and 1970 in an attempt to cross the Atlantic Ocean on papyrus boats.

The film holds cultural significance as an Academy Award nominee for Best Documentary Feature, capturing real historical maritime endeavors featuring cast members including Norman Baker, Roscoe Lee Browne, Abdullah Dilbrine, and Santiago Geneves.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Witness Thor Heyerdahl's historic 1969 and 1970 attempts to cross the Atlantic in papyrus boats."

### Why Watch
- Directed by Lennart Ehrenborg and Thor Heyerdahl.
- Documents the real 1969 and 1970 Atlantic expeditions.
- Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Streaming availability and specific platform locations are not provided in the text.
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a 1972 documentary feature with a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #papyrus-boats, #atlantic-crossing, #historical-expedition, #documentary-feature, #ocean-voyage

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-ra-expeditions-1972#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The Ra Expeditions?
Streaming availability is not specified in the provided sources.

### Q: Is The Ra Expeditions worth watching?
It is an Academy Award-nominated documentary feature directed by Lennart Ehrenborg and Thor Heyerdahl.

### Q: What is the runtime or duration?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes.

### Q: Are there essential episodes to watch?
The Ra Expeditions is a feature-length documentary film rather than a series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Ra Expeditions — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/149325)
- [Ra (1972 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ra_(1972_film))
- [The Ra Expeditions (1972)](https://www.themoviedb.org/)
- [The Ra Expeditions (1971) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069151/)
- [Ra (1972 film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Ra_(1972_film))

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