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Race Across the World

2019 – nowShow6 seasons51 episodes

Reality
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

A wondrous, hopeful reality series about everyday modern life and technology.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for brutality, scares or romance.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 51 episodes · best: S2E8 "Ushuaia - Argentina" 8.1

Episodes

7.5
7.6
7.3
7.6
7.0
7.6

Story

How would you race across the globe... if you couldn't fly?

In a frenetic race across the world, travellers can choose any route they like - but no flights or phones are allowed. On the trip of a lifetime, which pair will finish first?

Feels like

  • Reality Competition
  • Global Travel
  • Human Connection
  • No Tech Challenge
  • Adventure Series
  • Cultural Exploration
  • Interpersonal Dynamics
  • Fast-Paced Journey
  • Inspirational True Stories

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Charlotte Jacobs, Michael Perry, Niamh Kearney
Music by
Michael Burns, Mic Burns

Everyone

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Facts

March 3, 2019 · May 21, 2026 · Still running

First aired
March 3, 2019
Latest episode
May 21, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
6 seasons · 51 episodes
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Parent-Child Team, Eliminated from the Race, Graceful Loser +5

  • Parent-Child Team
  • Eliminated from the Race
  • Graceful Loser
  • Title Drop
  • Epic Race
  • Sibling Team
  • Spoonerism
  • Language Barrier

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Race Across the World?"

Questions about Race Across the World

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Race Across the World?

PhiloBritboxBritBoxOutside Watch

In the United States, Race Across the World streams on Britbox, BritBox, and Outside Watch, and it is free with ads on Philo. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Race Across the World worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 8.3).

Which season of Race Across the World is best?

Seasons 2, 4, and 6, with an IMDb average of 7.6. Season 5 is the weakest at 7.0. The highest-rated episode is Ushuaia - Argentina (season 2, episode 8) at 8.1, and the lowest is Episode #5.3 (season 5, episode 3) at 6.8.

Is Race Across the World okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Race Across the World?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Race Across the World?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.