The Raft (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2019, The Raft is a documentary film directed by Marcus Lindeen, running about 97 minutes. “The strangest group experiment of all time” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1973, five men and six women drifted across the Atlantic on a raft as part of a scientific experiment exploring the origins of violence and sexual attraction. Nobody expected what ultimately took place on that 3-month journey. Through archive material and a reunion of the surviving members of the expedition, this film tells the hidden story of the project.
Who’s in it. The Raft stars Daniel Giménez Cacho as Santiago Genovés (voice), Maria Björnstam as herself, Mary Gidley as herself and Rachida Lièvre as herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Raft has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Raft page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Raft (2019)?
- In US, The Raft is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Raft worth watching?
- The Raft holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Raft?
- The Raft stars Daniel Giménez Cacho, Maria Björnstam, Mary Gidley, Rachida Lièvre and Edna Reves.
- When was The Raft released?
- The Raft was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.