Kon-Tiki (1950)

"Kon-Tiki" was the name of a wooden raft used by six Scandinavian scientists, led by Thor Heyerdahl, to make a 101-day journey from South America to the Polynesian Islands. The purpose of the expedition was to prove Heyerdal's theory that the Polynesian Islands were populated from the east---specifically Peru---rather than from the west (Asia)as had been the theory for hundreds of years. Heyerdahl made a study of the winds and tides in the Pacific, and by simulating conditions as closely as possible to those he theorized the Peruvians encountered, set out on the voyage.

Kon-Tiki is a documentary movie featuring Thor Heyerdahl.

Kon-Tiki is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy, Plex, Plex Player, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel and Tubi TV.

It is also possible to buy Kon-Tiki on Amazon Video and Apple TV.