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Kon-Tiki (2012)

6.9/10 · 862 votes 1h 58m pg-13 AdventureHistory

#79 of 232 films from 2012 #686 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Joachim Rønning, Espen Sandberg · Written by Petter Skavlan

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Overview

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.

Cast

Pål Sverre Hagenas Thor Heyerdahl
Anders Baasmo Christiansenas Herman Watzinger
Tobias Santelmannas Knut Haugland
Gustaf Skarsgårdas Bengt Danielsson
Odd-Magnus Williamsonas Erik Hesselberg
Jakob Oftebroas Torstein Raaby
Agnes Kittelsenas Liv Heyerdahl
Manuel Cauchias Jose Bustamente
Richard Trinderas Løytnant Lewis
Søren Pilmarkas Freuchen
Peter Wightas Spinden
Jo Adrian Haavindas Journalist
Ian Bonaras Sailor
Eilif Hellum Norakeras Thor Jr.

Facts

Release dateAugust 24, 2012
Runtime118 min (1h 58m) — longer as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresAdventure, History
LanguageNO
Budget$16,600,000
IMDbtt1613750

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Questions

How long is Kon-Tiki?
Kon-Tiki runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Is Kon-Tiki worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 862 votes, which places it #79 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 66%) and #686 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed Kon-Tiki?
Kon-Tiki was directed by Joachim Rønning, Espen Sandberg. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019), Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017), TRON: Ares (2025).
Who stars in Kon-Tiki?
Pål Sverre Hagen as Thor Heyerdahl; Anders Baasmo Christiansen as Herman Watzinger; Tobias Santelmann as Knut Haugland; Gustaf Skarsgård as Bengt Danielsson; Odd-Magnus Williamson as Erik Hesselberg; Jakob Oftebro as Torstein Raaby.
What is Kon-Tiki rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Kon-Tiki?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/94441.

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