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Kon-Tiki

2012·Movie
1h 58min·PG-13
72
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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6

Heart

Wondrous and moving

  • Wonder8
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

A real life story and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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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.
Historical AdventureBased on True StorySurvivalOcean VoyageExplorationMan vs. NatureInternational CrewStunning VisualsSlow Burn

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Kon-Tiki worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kon-Tiki rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Kon-Tiki?

1 h 58 min

Kon-Tiki runs 1 h 58 min.

Is Kon-Tiki based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Kon-Tiki?

Critics73
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see Kon-Tiki much the same way.

What language is Kon-Tiki in?

NorwegianSwedishEnglishFrench

It was made in Norwegian, with some Swedish, English, French. Produced in Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Kon-Tiki?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kon-Tiki in 50 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Kon-Tiki use?

NarratorDissonant SerenityWooden Ships and Iron MenOffscreen Moment of AwesomeExperimental ArcheologyDocumentaryScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Vehicle Title

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for Kon-Tiki, including Narrator, Dissonant Serenity, Wooden Ships and Iron Men.