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Sahara

2005
Comedy
Action
2h 4m
Clive Cussler's master explorer Dirk Pitt (McConaughey) takes on the adventure of his life when he embarks on a treasure hint through some of the most dangerous regions of West Africa. Searching for what the locals call "The Ship of Death," a long lost Civil War battleship which protects a secret cargo, Pitt and his wisecracking sidekick (Zahn) use their wits and clever heroics to help Doctor Eva Rojas (Cruz) when they realize the shop may be linked to mysterious deaths in the same area. (Paramount Pictures)
Directed by:
Breck Eisner Breck Eisner
Written by:
James V. Hart James V. Hart John C. Richards Clive Cussler Thomas Dean Donnelly
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Starring:
William H. Macy William H. Macy Penélope Cruz Penélope Cruz Matthew McConaughey Matthew McConaughey Lambert Wilson Lambert Wilson Steve Zahn Steve Zahn Delroy Lindo Delroy Lindo Rainn Wilson Rainn Wilson Lennie James Lennie James Glynn Turman Glynn Turman Dayna Cussler Patrick Malahide Patrick Malahide Robert Cavanah
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Genres:
Comedy, Action, Adventure
Countries:
Germany, Spain, UK, USA
Languages:
English, French, Arabic
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Sahara

2005
Comedy
Action
2h 4m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 13 Jul 2017
82
51st
A fun, breezy adventure. Nothing more, nothing less.
Rated 13 Jul 2017
naurunauru
Rated 02 Mar 2012
70
77th
It's got the same feel as National Treasure and Indiana Jones, but unlike Indiana Jones doesn't rely on magic to advance the plot. This is a good thing. Despite some minor issues with the action editing this is a really good action-adventure flick with a tempo that is rarely seen from Hollywood these days. There was too much crappy rock music, especially given an original score and theme song that were so good yet underused. Added points for top quality cinematography.
Rated 02 Mar 2012
fudgiebfudgieb
Rated 14 Aug 2007
76
35th
So very predictable. This movie has been made a thousand times. But it is entertaining.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
garlonussGarlonuss
Rated 16 Feb 2009
75
43rd
Fun enough. It's not Indiana Jones but Zahn is fun and there are good action sequences.
Rated 16 Feb 2009
dantes808dantes808
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
52nd
Man, someone needs to tell Matthew to take it easy with the tanning lotion! A fun but predictable movie, it entertained at places. Steve Zahn is the man!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
svicciarellisvicciarelli
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
21st
Good, but too aware of its genre to be anything more than a good popcorn flick.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 16 Mar 2008
58
40th
A lot more fun than I would have thought. I really wanted to hate the movie, if only because it's directed by Michael Eisner's son, but I couldn't. Does it have an original bone in its body? Not really. It borrows heavily from Bond and Indiana Jones, but McConaughey is likable enough to pull it off, and the 70s rock soundtrack is great. It's got a lot in common with National Treasure, but this one is much much better.
Rated 16 Mar 2008
kgbelliveaukgbelliveau
Rated 03 Jul 2010
70
26th
I am not a fan of McConaughey at all, his movies are usually boring and he plays the same character over and over, a film version of his true self. Yet somehow I found this film to be rather enjoyable, the pairing of Matt and Steve Zahn works at times and at others not, but you can almost let it go. The cast does decent work, the script could have been better, the movie a little less predictable, but all in all I cant really complain about what I watched, it had a point and delivered it well.
Rated 03 Jul 2010
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 04 Apr 2015
6
43rd
A rollicking adventure film, Sahara is a lesser-quality Indiana Jones--nothing more and nothing less than just a great popcorn flick, with exciting action that's occasionally a bit ridiculous, fun music, an easy-to-follow plot, and an easy-to-root for buddy duo in McConaughey's Dirk and Zahn's Al, the latter of whom provides a good amount of comic relief throughout. Sahara isn't deep or complicated or thought-provoking, and the acting isn't mesmerizing, but it's an enjoyable watch nonetheless.
Rated 04 Apr 2015
mystericemysterice
Rated 14 Aug 2007
45
38th
Suprisingly fun in some parts but overall hard to take.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
johncowjohncow
Rated 16 Sep 2007
80
55th
The book was better.
Rated 16 Sep 2007
phuzzyphuzzy
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
28th
Faulty, but hella fun for a sunday afternoon.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 26 May 2012
50
47th
Sahara works almost solely because of its pacing. Some creativity here and there helps, but if the film let us think about its absurd plot, we might not enjoy it. But it kept the pressure on, rarely letting up, and I found myself having quite the fun time. It doesn't have great characters, villains, or anything you could put into a successful drama picture, but that's okay because the action scenes are enjoyable enough to keep you entertained. Preposterous? Sure.
Rated 26 May 2012
megamanMegaMan
Rated 10 Feb 2008
70
34th
A little boring, but the actors are good.
Rated 10 Feb 2008
etbetb
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
57th
decent action and story
Rated 14 Aug 2007
overratedoverrated
Rated 15 Apr 2010
14
7th
It barely counts because I was drifting in and out of sleep watching this on an airplane, but hey, Clive Cussler barely counts as an author.
Rated 15 Apr 2010
rdwn29905rdwn29905
Rated 14 Aug 2007
62
45th
action packed as well as funny as times. worth a watch if you can stand matt mcc.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
emtiltemtilt
Rated 04 Nov 2007
33
8th
It bored me. Plus it's dumb, and it's not funny when it tries to be. To be fair, though, I saw it on TV in pan-and-scan fullscreen, and it was probably also edited for time and content. These factors probably made it even worse than it really is.
Rated 04 Nov 2007
paraguay1001Paraguay1001
Rated 28 Sep 2013
65
15th
Remember this as surprisingly entertaining and good. Zahn very amusing and McC pretty convincing and enganging as the rougish, charming adventurer. Cruz so-so
Rated 28 Sep 2013
shorty18shorty_18
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
21st
i enjoyed mindless action movies. however, this is mostly just about how beatiful matthew mcconaughy (sp?) and penelope cruz are.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
spitfireSpitfire
Rated 14 Aug 2007
67
56th
I'm a huge fan of Cussler and his novels. I also can understand his frustrations with Hollywood after the disaster that was "Raise The Titanic". I had high hopes that Sahara would be a better adaptation with Cussler having script approval. Turns out they ignored that and while this turns out to be a decent action film, it isn't Sahara the novel. Decent action flick. Casting was at least pretty well on. Let's hope if they do another, they are true to Cussler's vision.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
pruznejjoepruznejjoe
Rated 03 Jun 2009
93
69th
really good adventure, nice music, impressive plot, full of action
Rated 03 Jun 2009
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 21 Sep 2010
58
23rd
Never read the book, I would hope it's better than this. Not the worst movie I have seen but it seems too long.
Rated 21 Sep 2010
vlmeccvlmecc
Rated 22 Feb 2007
45
5th
Definitely NOT up to Clive Cussler's writing!
Rated 22 Feb 2007
scurryscurry
Rated 06 Dec 2014
40
33rd
The setting is unusual, which I like, and comes with scenic views attached. Sadly, the plot is pedestrian and the 'stars' are far from their stride.
Rated 06 Dec 2014
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 26 Apr 2009
11
8th
There was only one reason to see this film: Penélope Cruz in hipsters.
Rated 26 Apr 2009
tyler170018tyler170018
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
75th
very good
Rated 14 Aug 2007
wicheWiche
Rated 14 Sep 2015
41
16th
Too farfetched, too plain, too... Too stupid actually.
Rated 14 Sep 2015
praxPrax
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
24th
Enjoyable movie. I consider it a rental or a I-know-someone-who-works-at-the-movie-theater. Nothing more.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 20 Jan 2008
52
23rd
Cheesy actioner that's in the same league as National Treasure.
Rated 20 Jan 2008
critickerkawcritickerkaw
Rated 05 Mar 2008
60
2nd
Ick. I really, really disliked this movie. It wasn't that it was a badly produced film (though it was nothing special) but that I just felt the whole premise was uncomfortable and depressing. Bleh.
Rated 05 Mar 2008
stefanstefan
Rated 04 Jun 2008
70
38th
Saw it on the big screen a few years ago was very good.
Rated 04 Jun 2008
megladon8megladon8
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
64th
Very fun film based on the novel by adventure writer Clive Cussler, who has an incredible love for the ocean. It's surprising no one has looked to these books for films before. Hopefully a franchise will come of it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
rufusRufus
Rated 19 Jul 2009
80
27th
I love Clive Cusslers books and this movie is a pretty good interpretation of it. Too bad it flopped at the box office and there won't be any more Dirk Pitt movies.
Rated 19 Jul 2009
astfglAstfgl
Rated 14 Dec 2008
50
25th
A film that isn't as terrible as people say it is, although it's certainly no diamond in the rough. The plot is preposterous, the action sequences are over the top, and the acting is spotty (at best), but it still manages to be a somewhat engaging action romp.
Rated 14 Dec 2008
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 02 Jul 2011
40
14th
I appreciate Steve Zahn's heroic effort to make me enjoy this film. He couldn't quite do it, but I did think he was entertaining.
Rated 02 Jul 2011
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 26 Jan 2009
65
30th
Entertaining.
Rated 26 Jan 2009
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 31 Jul 2009
8
6th
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwn
Rated 31 Jul 2009
wardmobwardmob
Rated 27 Jan 2008
70
32nd
not very memorable
Rated 27 Jan 2008
joseywalesjoseywales
Rated 16 Dec 2015
63
40th
There's nothing special about this run of the mill actioner, but somehow it works. Cannons, explosions, mysterious gold coins, fancy cars, wisecracking sidekick... it has it all, it's just not as good as Indiana Jones or, say, National Treasure.
Rated 16 Dec 2015
cthululawcthululaw
Rated 08 Feb 2009
70
26th
i've seen parts on TV, but can't bring myself to rent it; not bad per se
Rated 08 Feb 2009
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 17 Oct 2011
15
21st
"As dry and lifeless as its sun-burnt locale." - Nick Schager
Rated 17 Oct 2011
krimduleKrimdule
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
35th
standard action movie, very predictable.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
joshk84joshk84
Rated 16 Sep 2007
88
94th
A great movie with pretty good acting made even better by the perfect wit delivered seemlessly by Steve Zahn.
Rated 16 Sep 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 26 Feb 2007
45
25th
Run of the mill adventure.
Rated 26 Feb 2007
kojilessKojiless
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
43rd
If you're looking for something deep and meaningful, pick up a flick from France. This is campy eye-candy and that's all it tries to be. Though, jumping from camels onto a train that has been baking in the African sun for the past 6 hours... That's got to burn.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ribcageribcage
Rated 17 Jan 2012
52
28th
it quite deliberately tries to be something magic, which immediately means that it must fail. i like mcconaughey and zahn and they work really well together. where it fails in its 007/indiana jones ripoff is that it takes too long for it to gain any momentum, and the action is ok but you've forgotten most every scene in the movie as soon as that moment is past.
Rated 17 Jan 2012
favrewanabfavrewanab
Rated 18 Jan 2009
60
14th
It was OK.
Rated 18 Jan 2009
rayzor1969rayzor_1969
Rated 03 Mar 2009
70
42nd
good combination of actors and i liked the action and humor
Rated 03 Mar 2009
adilfazalAdilfazal
Rated 13 Jul 2010
60
0th
Good Movie
Rated 13 Jul 2010
mr_filmMr. Film
Rated 25 Jul 2010
43
25th
Matthew McGonaghy and Penelope Cruz are both terible in this film. If that was the only problem, for it has alot of plot holes and little character developement, to name a gew
Rated 25 Jul 2010
chmulcr0nchmul_cr0n
Rated 15 Nov 2011
57
24th
Why did the last half hour have to be so...not good?
Rated 15 Nov 2011
bionicninjasBionicNinjas
Rated 23 Apr 2015
10
4th
One of the biggest flops in history for a reason.
Rated 23 Apr 2015
dustydDustyd
Rated 17 Sep 2007
50
22nd
feels way longer than it is
Rated 17 Sep 2007
brandonsbrandons
Rated 12 Jul 2012
50
26th
A mindless adventure flick with a preposterous plot.
Rated 12 Jul 2012
davidkahaneDavidKahane
Rated 11 Aug 2007
40
20th
Another entry in the riddles through time subgenre that's turning out stinkers at a De Laurentiisian pace. The heroes don't even really figure out their puzzle, they just keep stumbling onto answers by throwing dynamite at pursuers or chasing errant soccer balls. Steve Zahn approaches these Hollywood projects one of two ways: either with resigned dismay or a devil-may-care conviction to spitting whatever warped line readings occur to him. Sadly, it's more of the former here.
Rated 11 Aug 2007
lachapellelachapelle
Rated 14 Aug 2007
71
36th
I have not read the Cussler book, so maybe my opinion is not as educated as it should be, but I felt this was a good movie. I enjoyed the twists and turns, even if they seemed implausible. I loved the boat chase.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
n3kr0mnx3rN3kr0M@nX3r
Rated 14 Aug 2007
63
29th
Based on Clive Cussler's novel, the film is faithful to the book for the most part and the casting also reflects that perfectly. The plot feels pretty weak and the twists that Clive Cussler's novels are known for really don't work in a theatrical movie. The acting isn't bad and neither is the directing but the soundtrack is very flat feeling and lackluster. The effects meh and the flow feels choppy. Still a decent adventure film but most of what makes Clive Cussler's novels great fall flat
Rated 14 Aug 2007
zaggazahzaggazah
Rated 14 Aug 2007
45
0th
boring boring boring!! i almost slept in the theatre.. but this cutie kept me watching.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jetpacjetpac
Rated 14 Aug 2007
78
17th
OK, I guess. Some good action
Rated 14 Aug 2007
darkmandarkman
Rated 10 Aug 2008
55
12th
Okay for an evening watching tv. But nothing more.
Rated 10 Aug 2008
sopachuco13sopachuco13
Rated 27 Aug 2018
70
36th
I enjoyed Shara. For an action, comedy blockbuster it wasn't offensive. It had some good action mixed with a few moments of comedy from one of my favorite, and in my mind underutilized actors, Steve Zahn. Penelope Cruz didn't really bring much to this movie and Matthew McConaughey is not an action hero in my book - he can do many things, just not action hero. The story was basic but I thought the ending fell a bit flat. In a movie like this the audience wants to see the villain burn.
Rated 27 Aug 2018
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 11 Sep 2021
69
34th
"High adventure" Indiana Jones-James Bond hybrid has far too much plot, and too many characters, to sustain the light and breezy tone it's going for; McConaughey and Zahn are perfectly cast for a laid back adventure, but the mid-section frantically follows too many plot strands which results in a serious loss of momentum. Kept watchable by the well staged and executed action sequences, including an exciting finale.
Rated 11 Sep 2021
taleaTalea
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
3rd
A waste of time unless you thought all of the Indiana Jones films were too complex and wordy.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
vince_leoVince Leo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
45
13th
Those who are thirsty for good adventure may be enticed by the look and feel of Sahara's advertisements, but upon closer inspection, you'll likely find any promising thrills and chills contained within to be just a cruel mirage.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mrbeckmrbeck
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
7th
Can't put my finger on it... but the film lacked substance. It was devoid of life or some such dramatic-review-sounding term.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mspraguemsprague
Rated 25 Jan 2018
78
80th
This was a fun, action movie/buddy film. Enjoyed it. I'd not be upset if they made a couple more like this.
Rated 25 Jan 2018
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 13 Dec 2017
48
17th
Boring adventure movie going through the motions and obviously suffering from its infamous production troubles.
Rated 13 Dec 2017
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 03 Sep 2011
48
23rd
I like Steve Zahn. This movie was ok for what it was, but I didn't really care.
Rated 03 Sep 2011
cestmoicestmoi
Rated 31 May 2008
25
8th
Pitiful.
Rated 31 May 2008
lapierre520lapierre520
Rated 31 Aug 2007
50
18th
Meh, i wasn't too impressed.
Rated 31 Aug 2007
pfightmasterPfightmaster
Rated 12 Apr 2018
28
11th
The hell was this movie about again...?!
Rated 12 Apr 2018
frostyFrosty
Rated 09 Oct 2009
40
17th
Wants to be Indiana Jones. Isn't.
Rated 09 Oct 2009
kerrekKerrek
Rated 14 Aug 2007
30
12th
Awful
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mlightle3mlightle3
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
5th
Sloppy, poorly writen and acted.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 04 Nov 2010
24
16th
#00s#, popcorn, story, (Penelope C)
Rated 04 Nov 2010
scottScott
Rated 14 Aug 2007
20
10th
Dumb, stupid, and crappy. 20 points for good scenery.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
metalhankmetalhank
Rated 02 Mar 2018
62
52nd
Well made action flick. The cinematography and effects are well done and the movies roles along at a good brisk pace. My only beef is Zahn and his over the top and rather annoying humour (would have been much better subdued).
Rated 02 Mar 2018
movie_houseMovie House
Rated 25 Nov 2019
80
68th
I thought that this was a fun flick. More people should have seen it.
Rated 25 Nov 2019
tinybonanzaTinyBonanza
Rated 07 Oct 2013
55
64th
mat mcconaughey is si dreamy
Rated 07 Oct 2013
gladgrrlgladgrrl
Rated 06 Mar 2010
30
2nd
Why is this so long? It is like 4 movies in one.
Rated 06 Mar 2010
lockeLocke
Rated 14 Aug 2007
25
5th
A simple, dull and unengaging story that is hair-pullingly annoying and begs the question - Why?
Rated 14 Aug 2007
foomFoom
Rated 19 Aug 2009
40
2nd
ridiculous
Rated 19 Aug 2009
daniellanDaniellaN
Rated 14 Aug 2007
48
2nd
The only reason to watch this is the eye candy.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
stflyst_fly
Rated 21 Aug 2007
25
26th
Crappy.
Rated 21 Aug 2007
sml9SmL9
Rated 30 Aug 2010
60
0th
Not bad.
Rated 30 Aug 2010
croweycrowey
Rated 12 Feb 2023
30
16th
Farfetched & lacks charm/chemistry. Poooor William H Macey…🤣 All the actors are really trying but the script is bad, editing feels rushed, and score is canned. Penelope barely gets any screen time & the char they wrote for her is cardboard eyecandy. And I LOVED the Mummy. Lol
Rated 12 Feb 2023
bearmasterbearmaster
Rated 14 Jun 2020
60
30th
Explosions!
Rated 14 Jun 2020
spaceflohspacefloh
Rated 26 May 2010
60
58th
ger; [Sahara - Abenteuer in der Wüste]; ein schatzsucher will in afrika einen versunkenen schatz finden, doch daran hindern ihn ein bürgerkrieg und ein geschäftstüchtiger diktator.; (noch nicht ganz gesehen)
Rated 26 May 2010
biedronskiBiedronski
Rated 29 Dec 2008
34
12th
All I remember is it didn't hold my attention enough to stay awake. The parts i do remember were just cheesy action scenes.
Rated 29 Dec 2008
irvinejumpirvinejump
Rated 19 Jan 2009
10
6th
Haven't seen this very recently, I was completely appalled. Dirk Pitt's previous entry however (raise the titanic) didn't fair any better. Maybe they should just keep away from Clive Cussler novels entirely
Rated 19 Jan 2009
mist600Mist600
Rated 21 Aug 2017
57
18th
Remember this as surprisingly entertaining and good. Zahn very amusing and McC pretty convincing and engaging as the roguish, charming adventurer. Cruz so-so I haven't read the books so I don''t know if heresies or serious miscasting have occurred (?) But coming to it as just a movie Í caught cos it was on - not bad.
Rated 21 Aug 2017
djfntstquedjfntstque
Rated 14 Aug 2007
8
0th
I don't know what you're talking about. Hollywood loves black people.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lokiLoki
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
14th
Instantly forgettable.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 27 Nov 2015
25
17th
Unbelievably boring.
Rated 27 Nov 2015
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 15 Jan 2012
50
49th
Matthew McConaughey & Penelope Cruz were fun to watch. The story was appropriately twisted & had some dark characters. Some really bad, eye rolling scenes, like finding the 150 year old ship & using its cannon, lame exploding boat trick & the doomsday scenario. Except for awful plot choices, the action was mostly good, they sold it well & it has some good tense moments. A bit too far fetched to be good. Great music, production quality, pacing, & enthusiastic acting saves an otherwise awful plot.
Rated 15 Jan 2012
keyutkanKeyUtkan
Rated 22 Mar 2015
42
14th
So many sci-fi mambo-jambo.. And so many hollywood action cliches..
Rated 22 Mar 2015
vv238vv238
Rated 28 Sep 2018
43
44th
Don't let the box office numbers fool you, this is more than watchable. Sure, it isn't anything special but it is far from terrible.
Rated 28 Sep 2018
jeanie72Jeanie72
Rated 10 Jun 2007
0
1st
Can you say CRAP???
Rated 10 Jun 2007
dorkovskyDorkovsky
Rated 26 Jul 2018
3
22nd
Surprisingly better than I expected, 13 years later. Sure it made 0 sense but it also doesnt expect you to care. As a mishmash of set pieces with a fun cast, you can do so much worse.
Rated 26 Jul 2018

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