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Sahara

2005·Movie
2h 4min·PG-13
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic416.1Rotten Tomatoes37%54%
IMDb6.1Metacritic416.1Rotten Tomatoes37%54%

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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

  • Hopefulness7
  • Wonder7
  • Romance6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Adventure has a new destination.

Seasoned adventurer and treasure hunter Dirk Pitt, a former Navy SEAL, sets out for the African desert with his wisecracking buddy Al in search of a confederate ironclad battleship rumored to have vanished long ago, the main draw being the treasure supposedly hidden within the lost vessel. When the daring duo come across Dr. Eva Rojas, a beautiful scientist who is juggling an escape from a warlord and a mission to stop the spread of a powerful plague, their desert expedition begins to heat up.
Action-AdventureTreasure HuntGlobal ThrillerBuddy ComedyExotic LocalesLightheartedEscapist EntertainmentConspiracy PlotFast-Paced

Crew

Directed by:
Breck Eisner, Tarik Ait Ben Ali, Christopher Newman
Written by:
James V. Hart, John C. Richards, Joshua Oppenheimer
Produced by:
Matthew McConaughey, Nina Gold, Anne McCarthy
Composed by:
Clint Mansell, Chris Munro, Andy Kennedy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Sahara

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sahara legally?

KanopyHooplaStarz

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sahara worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sahara rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Sahara?

2 h 4 min

Sahara runs 2 h 4 min.

Is Sahara based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sahara?

Critics39
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate Sahara higher (59) than critics (39). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Sahara a box office hit?

Budget$130 million
Box office$119 million

No. It cost about $130 million to make and earned $119 million worldwide, 92% of its budget.

What language is Sahara in?

EnglishFrenchArabic

It was made in English, with some French, Arabic. Produced in Germany, Morocco, Spain, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sahara?

55AEARATAUBEBHBRCACHCLCOCZDEDK+41

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sahara in 55 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sahara use?

Distant PrologueProduct PlacementImprovised ScrewdriverLighter and SofterDecapitated ArmyMacGyveringPlot DeviceSaharan ShipwreckTempting FateTampering with Food and DrinkBeauty Is Never TarnishedBreak Out the Museum Pieceand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 storytelling tropes for Sahara, including Distant Prologue, Product Placement, Improvised Screwdriver.