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Sahara

2005Movie2 h 4 minPG-13

48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic416.1Rotten Tomatoes37%54%

A thrilling, fast-paced action movie.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for big ideas, scares or tears.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Action-Adventure
  • Treasure Hunt
  • Global Thriller
  • Buddy Comedy
  • Exotic Locales
  • Lighthearted
  • Escapist Entertainment
  • Conspiracy Plot
  • Fast-Paced

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Breck Eisner
Written by
John C. Richards, Thomas Dean Donnelly, James V. Hart
Produced by
Stephanie Austin, Howard Baldwin, Karen Elise Baldwin
Music by
Clint Mansell

Everyone

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Facts

April 6, 2005 · 2 h 4 min · PG-13

Released
April 6, 2005
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Arabic
Made in
Germany, Morocco, Spain, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$130 million
Box office
$119 million
Available in
55 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Distant Prologue, Product Placement, Improvised Screwdriver +9

  • Distant Prologue
  • Product Placement
  • Improvised Screwdriver
  • Lighter and Softer
  • Decapitated Army
  • MacGyvering
  • Plot Device
  • Saharan Shipwreck
  • Tempting Fate
  • Tampering with Food and Drink
  • Beauty Is Never Tarnished
  • Break Out the Museum Piece

12 of 58 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Sahara?"

Questions about Sahara

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sahara?

PhiloKanopyHooplaStarz

In the United States, Sahara streams on Philo and Starz, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 35 other countries.

Is Sahara worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, and Metacritic 41). Audiences rate it higher (59 out of 100) than critics (39).

Is Sahara okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Sahara make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Sahara?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Sahara a box office flop?

Budget$130 million
Box office$119 million

Yes: it cost about $130 million to make and earned $119 million worldwide, 92% of its budget.

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 tropes for it, including Distant Prologue, Product Placement, and Improvised Screwdriver.