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Stargate

1994
Sci-fi
Fantasy
1h 56m
An interstellar teleportation device, found in Egypt, leads to a planet with humans resembling ancient Egyptians who worship the god Ra (imdb)
Directed by:
Roland Emmerich Roland Emmerich
Written by:
Dean Devlin Roland Emmerich Roland Emmerich
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Starring:
Djimon Hounsou Djimon Hounsou Kurt Russell Kurt Russell James Spader James Spader Jaye Davidson Jaye Davidson Leon Rippy Leon Rippy John Diehl John Diehl Mili Avital Mili Avital Viveca Lindfors Viveca Lindfors Alexis Cruz Frank Welker Frank Welker Richard Kind Richard Kind Rae Allen Rae Allen
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Franchise:
Stargate
Genres:
Sci-fi, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Countries:
France, USA
Languages:
English, Swedish, Arabic, Egyptian (Ancient), Norwegian
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Stargate

1994
Sci-fi
Fantasy
1h 56m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 09 Feb 2016
82
51st
Thankfully, this movie manages to be more fun than it is stupid (though it's still plenty stupid), placing it firmly in guilty pleasure territory for me. It also helps that I was 13 when I saw it for the first time.
Rated 09 Feb 2016
doctor7doctor7
Rated 08 Dec 2007
74
59th
Most certainly Roland Emmerich's best film. It's a fun and enjoyable sci-fi adventure. James Spader is great, as it Kurt Russell who I normally don't find very good. Worth seeing.
Rated 08 Dec 2007
johnshaftjohnshaft
Rated 04 Jul 2009
55
19th
A good first half undone by a generic action-filled second half.
Rated 04 Jul 2009
halfjapaneseHalfJapanese
Rated 31 Dec 2007
75
50th
A pretty fun movie.
Rated 31 Dec 2007
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 23 Sep 2013
45
36th
Humanity finds a stargate in Egypt that leads them to Egypt 2, where they meet a lizardhorse and some huddled tribe. It's the underwhelming adventure that the idea of pyramid shaped spaceships deserves. On the other hand, while it's no Indiana Jones, good use of characters, main and side, does give a pleasing flow to the whole thing. There, I got through that whole review without mentioning pornography. Confused? Look at the poster. Still confused? Consider the title. Yup. That's my mind for ya.
Rated 23 Sep 2013
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 12 Oct 2009
75
77th
Holds up pretty well here more than 15 years down the road, mainly due to a wonderful David Arnold score and great design. Manages to mix up archaeology and aliens in a likeable, adventurous rump with both great battles and nuclear detonation... So... like Indy 4, only good.
Rated 12 Oct 2009
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 10 Jan 2021
83
69th
Wonderfully entertaining bit of sci-fi/action nonsense courtesy of peak Emmerich does a kind of DANCES WITH WOLVES in Egypt, with Spader and Russell having fun trying to out-muscle each other. While it perhaps never surpasses the Shatner STAR TREK efforts (which it clearly tries to emulate), this is still good, light hearted and silly fun.
Rated 10 Jan 2021
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 26 Jul 2016
75
44th
Feels like a typical blockbuster most of the time, but it has some charm and heart that I didn't expect from Emmerich.
Rated 26 Jul 2016
battletoadBattleToad
Rated 06 Jan 2008
85
76th
Stargate is one of the more original sci-fi adventure films of the 90's, and it rightfully spawned something of a television legacy. Unfortunately, the many television adaptations are not as approachable as the film, which, with a unique story and a solid cast led by Kurt Russel, was a very cool and entertaining feature. Really good!
Rated 06 Jan 2008
jhmclellanjhmclellan
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
10th
Very unsatisfactory movie which leads to a phenomenal and much funnier series.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
martrynmartryn
Rated 25 Mar 2007
67
43rd
Spawned a series that is arguably better than the film. I thought the film was very solid, personally.
Rated 25 Mar 2007
bunkenBunken
Rated 01 Aug 2011
70
71st
Emmerich crafted a solid sci-fi thriller, who still hold it's grounds today! Despite the obvious flaws and the strange subplot of KR, Stargate is an entertaining film on the same level as some of it's equals coming out in 2011.
Rated 01 Aug 2011
pompousasspompousass
Rated 20 Oct 2009
20
44th
Derivative (of _2001_, _Star Wars_, _Dune_, et al.) but agreeable science fiction. The story stops developing, though, and settles for a Flash Gordon-style evil despot (Ra himself, the Sun God, with a deeper-than-Darth-Vader voice: an even weirder role for Davidson), and settles at the same time for space-opera action and special effects. Russell as the suicidal military commander of the mission and Spader as the civilian "dweeb" are excellent in their separate ways.
Rated 20 Oct 2009
fgbowenfgbowen
Rated 03 Dec 2008
75
7th
Mostly what I think can be remembered about this movie... is... THE MUSIC!!! A REALLY great, beautifully score, with almost a "Sweeping" Epic sound to it. A great score.
Rated 03 Dec 2008
foobekahFoobekah
Rated 14 Dec 2009
93
76th
I hate to admit it, but this led me to watch all 10 years of the spin-off series.
Rated 14 Dec 2009
jellyscudsJellyscuds
Rated 29 Jan 2010
55
54th
Screw the series, it sucked. This is the original concept and superior by far.
Rated 29 Jan 2010
mystericemysterice
Rated 14 Aug 2007
25
29th
Not a terrible original idea combined with lackluster effects and acting. The series it spawned was also yawn-worthy.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
badfurdayBadFurDay
Rated 04 Mar 2016
8
87th
I love cheesy sci-fi and egyptian mythology, so it's like this movie was tailor made for me to enjoy. It was an incredibly entertaining movie back in its day, aged well enough, and spawned the best sci-fi tv show around, so there's no way I can hate on this. The plot is braindead dumb in traditional Emmerich fashion, but I'll allow it.
Rated 04 Mar 2016
mkellinsmkellins
Rated 05 Oct 2013
20
5th
I don't think I've seen a movie this bad since Blade II. This one does have a much better premise, though. The beginning is alright but it all goes wrong from the moment the archaeologist/linguist starts making friends with the tribe by offering their leader a chocolate bar. He also miraculously becomes fluent in their language after just one conversation with a native lady. The film is an illogical mess, but at least the nerd gets the girl in the end!
Rated 05 Oct 2013
fudgiebfudgieb
Rated 03 Jan 2009
86
59th
Way better than I think anyone every expected it to be.
Rated 03 Jan 2009
drismail08drismail08
Rated 08 Jan 2013
80
74th
kesinlikle cok iyi
Rated 08 Jan 2013
taleaTalea
Rated 14 Aug 2007
78
58th
A classic, with a unique backstory and some good casting, including James Spader as a geek.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
pigletPiglet
Rated 09 Jun 2009
66
46th
Is this a "big" movie? Budget-wise I mean, cause if it is, they really could have done more....
Rated 09 Jun 2009
mrbeckmrbeck
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
58th
Better than the TV series, if you've seen that. At this point Stargate was still a novel concept, and the movie did a good job with it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 01 Apr 2008
65
51st
Dumb, but fun.
Rated 01 Apr 2008
garlonussGarlonuss
Rated 14 Oct 2008
65
15th
Not particularly deep, but there are good action and effects to keep your interest.
Rated 14 Oct 2008
daigoroDaigoro
Rated 17 Sep 2016
6
42nd
Once you get past the ridiculous idea of aliens building pyramids, it's a decent movie that also serves as a pilot for the much superior SG-1 TV series. And I must say the practical effects hold up amazingly well. If nothing else it holds the distinction of being Emmerich's only halfway decent film, whatever that's worth.
Rated 17 Sep 2016
overratedoverrated
Rated 10 Jan 2010
18
10th
Such a missed opportunity. Could have been really twisted and memorable.
Rated 10 Jan 2010
emtiltemtilt
Rated 26 Jul 2007
41
14th
Bad movie. The TV show is/was fun, though.
Rated 26 Jul 2007
cherubeemcherubeem
Rated 29 Feb 2008
100
90th
This movie is one of he best sci-fi movies of all time. James Spader is so sweet and Ra is absolutely perfect. I love this movie!
Rated 29 Feb 2008
gpietrasgpietras
Rated 11 May 2009
5
25th
Pretty much the definition of decent action/sci-fi. Entertaining leads, quippy dialogue, interesting enough premise, but nothing to write home about.
Rated 11 May 2009
cestmoicestmoi
Rated 31 May 2008
50
26th
Fun idea. Probably the only character that could have matched Jaye whats-his-face's ego.
Rated 31 May 2008
kavkav
Rated 11 Jul 2008
50
21st
I just remember thinking the Anubis-headed people were cool. Probably worth watching just for them. Actually no.
Rated 11 Jul 2008
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 25 Sep 2010
63
34th
Lot of people I know love this film, Just doesn't do it for me. Well made, but I actually found it kind of boring, and can't stand Spader (until his more recent roles that capitalize on his inherent creepiness).
Rated 25 Sep 2010
lapierre520lapierre520
Rated 31 Aug 2007
65
25th
This is full of things that were'nt supposed to be funny but are hilarious. Also the whole egypt thing is ridiculous.
Rated 31 Aug 2007
stewballStewball
Rated 15 Oct 2013
40
8th
The opening credits was the best part of the movie. It was all downhill from there.
Rated 15 Oct 2013
ripviciousripvicious
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
67th
Shows time travel in a different aspect.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 27 Jan 2008
69
63rd
Androgyne Jaye Davidson is a perfect Egyptian god.
Rated 27 Jan 2008
funkyastroFunkyAstro
Rated 30 Jul 2014
35
35th
This really hasn't aged well.
Rated 30 Jul 2014
abbieAbbie
Rated 17 Dec 2008
100
96th
=)
Rated 17 Dec 2008
sharon64sharon64
Rated 17 Dec 2008
75
26th
Loved this film, loved the idea of travelling through time
Rated 17 Dec 2008
asswuppinAssWuppin
Rated 18 Oct 2007
84
55th
This movie isn't as good as the TV series that it spawned, but it gets high marks for being the movie that started it all.
Rated 18 Oct 2007
joyousjoyous
Rated 30 Nov 2007
30
29th
The story could have been tighter and effects a bit more believable, but overall a good effort.
Rated 30 Nov 2007
dmarquesdmarques
Rated 07 Nov 2010
65
34th
Loses some points to enormous amounts of cheese, but it gave us a pretty good sci-fi series and Kurt Russell is pretty good in it aswell.
Rated 07 Nov 2010
sfacetssfacets
Rated 08 Aug 2008
65
38th
The redeeming feature of this film is that it then went on to spawn the series, which IMO are a lot better, even for a lower budget/episode.
Rated 08 Aug 2008
kdevinekdevine
Rated 19 Nov 2007
80
35th
Led to a great Sci-fi series
Rated 19 Nov 2007
dieeinzigeDieEinzige
Rated 19 May 2023
55
25th
The movie is *fine*, I guess. I'd watch it if you like the television show but otherwise I would pass on it.
Rated 19 May 2023
moviesinhellmoviesinhell
Rated 22 Mar 2009
63
21st
Reportedly radically reedited right before its theatrical release, Emmerich's movie rates as a reel cosmic Cuisinart, lifting elements not only from earlier sci-fi spectaculars but from Egyptian epics like _Land of the Pharaohs_, Sam Fuller's _Steel Helmet_, and even the Gulf War's lethal remote-control pyrotechnics. Davidson flashes our heroes some mega-mean looks and hisses effectively in an electronically enhanced voice.
Rated 22 Mar 2009
elfflameElfflame
Rated 13 Apr 2008
78
42nd
Could have been a great movie. But instead, they decided to make just a good movie. The science aspects to this story are fascinating, and if they hadn't suddenly turned it into an action flick halfway through, it would have been far better. Spader is amazing in this.
Rated 13 Apr 2008
alohimalohim
Rated 02 Jan 2018
100
94th
I can see it over and over again, 24 years it is old one and still it is so amazing, so entertaining and beautiful movie interconnecting Egyptian mythology, sci-fi, space travelling and love romance and solders...
Rated 02 Jan 2018
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 18 May 2008
83
83rd
An odd sci-fi/fantasy mix that just pumps out all the kicks of both. It's a great, imaginative, and original story that keeps you engaged the entire time.
Rated 18 May 2008
omniavanitasOmniaVanitas
Rated 20 May 2023
5
26th
It's a good thing the admittedly great concepts and ideas were better developed in the TV show.
Rated 20 May 2023
ocelotOcelot
Rated 22 May 2020
50
40th
more entertaining and watchable than all of Emmerich's other movies put together. at this point in his career, he lacked the authorial command to craft his movies to be as terrible as his desires
Rated 22 May 2020
jdm123JDM123
Rated 08 Jun 2019
95
56th
Not great, but definitely enjoyable.
Rated 08 Jun 2019
cowmanCowman
Rated 14 Mar 2010
55
18th
nothing special here.
Rated 14 Mar 2010
kingjohnbbqKingjohnbbq
Rated 08 Feb 2013
82
41st
its cool for what it is, but the years have not been kind to it. The main character is a little too dopy looking for his own good.
Rated 08 Feb 2013
deathcrowDeathcrow
Rated 01 Sep 2009
68
57th
This one gets bonus points for initiating a great sci-fi franchise. Watch the movie as a warm-up, and then go right into the series, if you haven't seen it yet. You won't regret it.
Rated 01 Sep 2009
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 18 Dec 2009
45
2nd
Forgettable thriller, almost redeemed by the presence of Kurt Russell.
Rated 18 Dec 2009
zephriszephris
Rated 20 Sep 2007
100
86th
A great movie.
Rated 20 Sep 2007
shephardShephard
Rated 19 Oct 2007
45
21st
A little boring. Plot lagged.
Rated 19 Oct 2007
praxPrax
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
20th
Saw it after the series started... felt like just a long episode of SG1.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
gr8googlyGr8Googly
Rated 22 Jun 2008
62
25th
Very over the top but the interesting premise and a good performance by Kurt Russell and James Spader make it much better than say "Battlefield Earth."
Rated 22 Jun 2008
octopusnarcOctopusnarc
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
46th
An enteratinging scifi film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ag0stomesmerAg0stoMesmer
Rated 30 Jul 2012
3
73rd
Enjoyable, undemanding scifi romp
Rated 30 Jul 2012
evilmangoesEvilMangoes
Rated 03 Dec 2015
77
46th
B
Rated 03 Dec 2015
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 11 Aug 2010
7
65th
As of the 12th of August 2010, this is the only Emmerich film I have enjoyed.
Rated 11 Aug 2010
svicciarellisvicciarelli
Rated 14 Aug 2007
83
40th
An OK sci-fi adventure.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
nechbetnechbet
Rated 29 Apr 2010
90
88th
Awwww,cannot get enough of stargate!!!!!
Rated 29 Apr 2010
brrrpbrrrp
Rated 19 Feb 2024
45
23rd
Good dumb fun that I sorely needed. It all has its place... Recommended for hungover days.
Rated 19 Feb 2024
djrossdjross
Rated 30 Mar 2018
30
12th
Tries to inject some charm but becomes increasingly tedious. Still better than the previous year's JURASSIC PARK though.
Rated 30 Mar 2018
nilkynarfynilkynarfy
Rated 20 Mar 2007
35
23rd
All the points I give are for the admittedly awesome special effects, and Spader/Russel. Stick with the TV show it spun off if you want something entertaining or interesting out of the same idea.
Rated 20 Mar 2007
alidedealidede
Rated 29 Jan 2008
98
92nd
wonderful
Rated 29 Jan 2008
cruelclowncruelclown
Rated 13 Apr 2010
35
9th
Some nice set designs, but terrible casting and story. Major, annoying plotholes.
Rated 13 Apr 2010
filliganFilligan
Rated 20 Feb 2014
72
25th
Though it tends to get a little dry in places and the pacing starts to tangle up in itself by the second act, Stargate mostly held my interest thanks greatly to Spader, who is endearingly dorky and passionate, and Russell, who is a hard-nosed military man with his cheeky moments by the end; basically splitting Indiana Jones into two characters. A little overindulgent, but still a good time all the same.
Rated 20 Feb 2014
hankhank
Rated 19 Jul 2008
70
36th
It's good, but not THAT good. It was a lot better when I was a kid.
Rated 19 Jul 2008
nutcrackrnutcrackr
Rated 19 Jan 2011
77
67th
On re-watch this was less effective than I remember. Slower with less payoff at the end, can't forget how much potential it left for the TV series though. The planet was...boring.
Rated 19 Jan 2011
mervtaylorMerv_Taylor
Rated 16 Jun 2012
79
46th
Fun
Rated 16 Jun 2012
agentsnipeAgentSnipe
Rated 22 Jun 2008
82
78th
A pretty original idea that spawned years of sci-fi television. A portal takes James Spader and Kurt Russell (and French Stewart?) to an alien world modeled after Ancient Rome. The film is fun and entertaining, however I think its fitting that it had the opportunity to expand its concept as a TV series.
Rated 22 Jun 2008
gidjgid_j
Rated 22 Dec 2006
50
33rd
Quite fun, egypt... and er, stuff. Distracting, but very well done.
Rated 22 Dec 2006
stainStain
Rated 18 May 2008
70
55th
Totally brain-dead movie with broth-thin characterizations that still passes for a decent adventure movie
Rated 18 May 2008
monstergearMonsterGear
Rated 13 Apr 2007
68
28th
Just crazy enough to work! Ancient Egyptians from space, you say? Why not!
Rated 13 Apr 2007
ivanstrelivanstrel
Rated 18 Aug 2009
90
66th
Underrated scifi flick.
Rated 18 Aug 2009
auguraugur
Rated 06 Jul 2010
70
14th
agood start for science fiction and stargate series..
Rated 06 Jul 2010
esperhartEsperHart
Rated 07 Feb 2021
95
58th
https://esperwatchesfilms.tumblr.com/post/642454212955029505/stargate-1994
Rated 07 Feb 2021
dunbardunbar
Rated 30 Aug 2010
70
44th
Decent-ish sci-fi.
Rated 30 Aug 2010
stflyst_fly
Rated 21 Aug 2007
30
30th
ok
Rated 21 Aug 2007
acellaacella
Rated 19 Dec 2008
80
85th
Haven't seen it since it came out, but I liked it when I was a kid.
Rated 19 Dec 2008
newbiepsychnewbiepsych
Rated 20 Dec 2009
33
7th
Roland Emmerich's sci-fi is cliched and very overrated.
Rated 20 Dec 2009
kiralioKiralio
Rated 08 Dec 2009
40
30th
2/5
Rated 08 Dec 2009
cultofsamecult_of_same
Rated 04 Mar 2009
75
91st
This film brings out my inner nerd...and James Spader couldn't be hotter.
Rated 04 Mar 2009
yaseminYasemin
Rated 25 Jan 2009
97
99th
A very creative and fascinating story!
Rated 25 Jan 2009
cloudcandy19cloudcandy19
Rated 19 Nov 2016
90
66th
YASSSS
Rated 19 Nov 2016
piratekittyPirateKitty
Rated 15 Jan 2009
85
61st
Great Sci-fi even if scifi isn't your thing. Good story and entertaining.
Rated 15 Jan 2009
equivokeequivoke
Rated 12 Oct 2014
83
34th
The pairing of Spader's nerd, and Russell's nails-tough colonel creates the tension against which all the speculations about alien gods in Egypt are played out. Imagine Mc Gyver and Rambo working together to save the bacon of Egyptologists, everywhere - great stuff, if fluff.
Rated 12 Oct 2014
picklemanPickle_Man
Rated 21 May 2020
60
21st
Sort of just reminds me of other, better 90s sci-fi/fantasy that would follow, namely the Fraser Mummy, The Fifth Element, and Event Horizon, with a sprinkle of Dune (the novel) thrown in. It's got all the pieces of something interesting, but doesn't really do much with them.
Rated 21 May 2020
juicejuice
Rated 26 May 2007
70
70th
Decent flick, the shotgun sounds are great.
Rated 26 May 2007
babamotsbabamots
Rated 17 Jun 2012
25
7th
A promising beginning but nothing else.
Rated 17 Jun 2012
zangZang
Rated 15 Jan 2009
83
75th
A movie with a "New Idea", good science & story
Rated 15 Jan 2009
dullshimmerDullshimmer
Rated 24 Sep 2022
80
35th
It's a fun movie with an interesting concept, but one you have to not think too much through. Why Ra needed slaves, couldn't develop tech to do some mining, or cultivate civilization to make his people happy so they wouldn't revolt is uncertain. Also Daniel is the nerdiest nerd stereotype you could find and it all gets a bit silly, especially how he gets the girl in the end as well. I enjoy it, but can also see its flaws.
Rated 24 Sep 2022
easydiffeasydiff
Rated 16 May 2010
54
52nd
Not bad. Kurt Russell is great in this.
Rated 16 May 2010

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