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The Ra Expeditions

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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.

DirectorLennart Ehrenborg
WriterThor Heyerdahl

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Cast · Directed by Lennart Ehrenborg

THThor Heyerdahl
Thor Heyerdahl
Himself
NB
Norman Baker
Himself
RBRoscoe Lee Browne
Roscoe Lee Browne
Narrator
CMCarlo Mauri
Carlo Mauri
Himself
AD
Abdullah Dilbrine
Himself
SG
Santiago Geneves
Himself
KO
Kei Ohara
Himself
MO
Mandane Ait Ouhanni
Himself
YSYuri Senkevich
Yuri Senkevich
Self
GS
Georges Sourial
Himself
EWEdward Woodward
Edward Woodward
Narrator (BBC version)

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The Ra Expeditions — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Ra Expeditions?

The Ra Expeditions isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Ra Expeditions on Netflix?

No, The Ra Expeditions is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Ra Expeditions on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Ra Expeditions isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Ra Expeditions for free?

The Ra Expeditions isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Ra Expeditions?

The Ra Expeditions hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 12, 1972. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.