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Kon-Tiki(2012)

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AdventureHistory

Thor Heyerdahl crosses the Pacific on a balsa raft

Runtime1h 58min
FormatFeature film
PremiereAug 2012
CountryDenmark

Kon-Tiki is a 2012 film from Joachim Rønning. 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.

At a Glance

CountryDenmark
DirectorJoachim Rønning
Based onOriginal screenplay
Release2012

Why Kon-Tiki is worth watching

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.

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.

Joachim Rønning directs Pål Sverre Hagen and Anders Baasmo Christiansen in a 2012 adventure story that earns its reputation through character and pacing rather than hype alone.

Thor Heyerdahl crosses the Pacific on a balsa raft.

Thor Heyerdahl crosses the Pacific on a balsa raft

Joachim Rønning directed Kon-Tiki

Joachim Rønning directed Kon-Tiki.

Pål Sverre Hagen

Pål Sverre Hagen plays Thor Heyerdahl.

Supporting cast

Also starring Anders Baasmo Christiansen and Tobias Santelmann.

Release year

First released in 2012.

Story

Thor Heyerdahl crosses the Pacific on a balsa raft

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Overview

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

Main characters and performers

Behind the Scenes

Joachim Rønning directed Kon-Tiki.

Pål Sverre Hagen plays Thor Heyerdahl.

Also starring Anders Baasmo Christiansen and Tobias Santelmann.

First released in 2012.

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What is Kon-Tiki about?

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.

Who directs Kon-Tiki?

Joachim Rønning directed the film.

How long is Kon-Tiki?

Approximately 118 min.

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