# Where to watch The Tigris Expedition (1979) in the UK

> The Tigris Expedition (1979) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1979  
**Runtime:** 120 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 9.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary, Adventure, TV Movie  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T00:45:18.071Z)  

## Synopsis

Explorer Thor Heyerdahl and his ten-man crew sailed their reed boat, the Tigris, over routes he believes were followed by Sumerian traders 5,000 years ago. The film goes beyond science to focus on the man, Heyerdahl, in an effort to explain what motivates him to risk his life in the search for knowledge.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Tigris Expedition in the UK?**

The Tigris Expedition (1979) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Is The Tigris Expedition on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Tigris Expedition is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/656428/the-tigris-expedition-1979
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/ysLlxnhj0AOVoQfVOOAoZ9vOi76.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/656428/the-tigris-expedition-1979.json

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