The Ra Expeditions

The Ra Expeditions

Directed by Lennart Ehrenborg

Produced by TVI - Televisão Independente, BBC

1972122 min7.1 / 10

A documentary chronicle of an audacious, historically-grounded ocean expedition that blends adventure, scientific inquiry, and human determination against the elements.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Ra Expeditions end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is The Ra Expeditions scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Ra Expeditions violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Ra Expeditions sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Is The Ra Expeditions easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

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67/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity90

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise44

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Ra Expeditions

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Ra Expeditions

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Ra Expeditions, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Ra Expeditions, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Ra Expeditions, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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