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Tsunami: Race Against Time

2024TV-141 season7.9 / 10

The definitive story of the deadly 2004 tsunami as it travels from country to country, with unseen archive video and untold stories of survival.

Availability

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Tsunami: Race Against Time premiered November 24, 2024. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

The definitive story of the deadly 2004 tsunami as it travels from country to country, with unseen archive video and untold stories of survival.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

The Wave

44m8.0 / 10

A massive earthquake in the Indian Ocean sets off a tsunami that, within minutes, arrives in the bustling city of Aceh, causing unprecedented havoc and devastation. This film follows the desperate struggle to survive of city dwellers in Indonesia and a family in Thailand caught in the unfolding catastrophe, as well as the scientists working against the clock to warn the world.

Episode credits

Guest stars Louis Mullan, Dendy Montgomery, Barry Hirshorn, Cut Putri, David Lines, Hotli Simanjuntak, Zenny Suryawan, Ahmadi

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Episode 2

Thailand

44m8.0 / 10

After a massive earthquake triggered the deadliest tsunami in recorded history, multiple waves hit Thailand. As the beaches are pummeled by unstoppable torrents of water, locals and tourists work together to save lives. In the chaotic aftermath, survivors separated by the waves desperately search for their loved ones.

Episode credits

Guest stars Barry Hirshorn, Chris Xaver, Olivia Soo, Fredrik Bornesand, Supharat Srilao, Kritchet Aubpam, Satien Pao-noi, Watunyou "diew" Paopas

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Episode 3

Breaking News

44m8.0 / 10

The tsunami hits Sri Lanka. A 1000 miles from the earthquake's epicenter, waves wreck a train and destroy coastal cities. Doctors fight to save every life they can. As disaster spreads across the entire Indian Ocean, journalists race to break the news to the world, and people wake up to the devastating reality that their loved ones have been swept away.

Episode credits

Guest stars Barry Hirshorn, Eranthie Menids, Satinder Bindra, Eli Flournoy, Sue Mor Ben Zvi, Gayantha Maheepala, Dr. Ajantha Fernando, Roni Mor Shoei

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Episode 4

Rescue

44m7.5 / 10finale

In the aftermath of the deadliest tsunami in history, survivors become stranded on an island devastated by the force of the waves. With hundreds of casualties, people from around the world must work together to save lives. Against all odds, they manage to pull off some of the most miraculous rescues of the day. But as the water recedes, the true scale of the global calamity becomes clear.

Episode credits

Guest stars Barry Hirshorn, Cici Romaine, Pim "Kimmy" Thuleewan, Eli Flournoy, Soffie Modin, Paul Murray, Primpraow Jitpentom, Martunis Sarbini

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Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026

More about Tsunami: Race Against Time

Cast

Louis MullanSelf
Dendy MontgomerySelf
Barry HirshornSelf
Cut PutriSelf
David LinesSelf
Hotli SimanjuntakSelf
Zenny SuryawanSelf
AhmadiSelf

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Miniseries
Episodes
4
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • National GeographicUnited States
  • Blast! FilmsUnited Kingdom
  • National GeographicUnited States

Themes

based on true storyearthquakehistorical documentaryhistorical eventindiaindonesiamaldivesnatural disaster