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Stargate

1994·Movie
2h 1min·NR
IMDb7.0Metacritic427.4Rotten Tomatoes53%73%

Where to watch

fuboTVMGM+The RokuHooplaYouTube TVTubi TV

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Wondrous and hopeful

  • Wonder8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, technology, and the future

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

It will take you a million light years from home. But will it bring you back?

An interstellar teleportation device, found in Egypt, leads to a planet with humans resembling ancient Egyptians who worship the god Ra.
Sci-Fi AdventureAncient Astronaut TheoryEpic World-BuildingAction-PackedExploration & DiscoveryMythology-InspiredHuman-Alien ConflictNostalgic Sci-FiFoundational FranchiseCult Classic

Crew

Directed by:
Roland Emmerich, Kay Sweeney
Written by:
Roland Emmerich, Dean Devlin
Produced by:
Dean Devlin, Mario Kassar, April Webster
Composed by:
Andy Malcolm, Greg P. Russell, Scott G.G. Haller

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Stargate

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Stargate legally?

fuboTVMGM+The RokuHooplaYouTube TVTubi TV

Stargate is included with a subscription to fuboTV, YouTube TV, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Stargate worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Stargate rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Stargate?

2 h 1 min

Stargate runs 2 h 1 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Stargate?

Critics48
Audiences72

Not quite. Audiences rate Stargate higher (72) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Stargate a box office hit?

Budget$55 million
Box office$197 million

Yes. It cost about $55 million to make and earned $197 million worldwide, 3.6 times its budget.

What language is Stargate in?

EnglishNorwegianSwedish

It was made in English, with some Norwegian, Swedish. Produced in United States, France.

In how many countries can I watch Stargate?

118ADAEAGALARATAUAZBABBBEBGBHBM+104

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Stargate in 118 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Stargate use?

Language BarrierBad BossThe Cuckoolander Was RightEarly-Installment WeirdnessRed Shirt ArmyBlatant LiesThe GreysConveniently Close PlanetProduct PlacementI Was Just JokingAliens Speaking EnglishOnly Mostly Deadand 119 more

TV Tropes lists 131 storytelling tropes for Stargate, including Language Barrier, Bad Boss, The Cuckoolander Was Right.