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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
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
johnshaftjohnshaft
Rated 04 Jul 2009
55
19th
A good first half undone by a generic action-filled second half.
Rated 04 Jul 2009
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
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
jhmclellanjhmclellan
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
10th
Very unsatisfactory movie which leads to a phenomenal and much funnier series.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
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
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
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
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
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
gidjgid_j
Rated 22 Dec 2006
50
33rd
Quite fun, egypt... and er, stuff. Distracting, but very well done.
Rated 22 Dec 2006
kafka1325kafka1325
Rated 30 Jan 2007
55
39th
Shame....The wasted story and wasted oportunity ...
Rated 30 Jan 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 22 Feb 2007
40
19th
Poor.
Rated 22 Feb 2007
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
boxcarsBoxcars
Rated 21 May 2015
5
19th
While "Stargate" takes some interesting concepts and waters them down with cliches and lackluster writing, it nonetheless manages to be a fun high-concept adventure.
Rated 21 May 2015
justthinkitjustthinkit
Rated 05 Aug 2011
68
40th
Watchable
Rated 05 Aug 2011
easydiffeasydiff
Rated 16 May 2010
54
52nd
Not bad. Kurt Russell is great in this.
Rated 16 May 2010
emtiltemtilt
Rated 26 Jul 2007
41
14th
Bad movie. The TV show is/was fun, though.
Rated 26 Jul 2007
octopusnarcOctopusnarc
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
46th
An enteratinging scifi film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
gibberishgibberish
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
57th
A surprisingly engaging Sci-Fi flick, which spawned the TV franchise
Rated 14 Aug 2007
dragonknightDragonKnight
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
82nd
Kurt Russel rocks
Rated 14 Aug 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
rymRYM
Rated 29 Mar 2015
56
34th
2.80/5
Rated 29 Mar 2015
fantastardfantastard
Rated 29 Apr 2010
72
47th
much better than the series (i reckon)
Rated 29 Apr 2010
grimace98grimace98
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
68th
.....It sure was a good movie. Ja, yes it was.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jiveabillionjiveabillion
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
90th
This was a really awesome movie when I first saw it. Nowadays, it's just pretty good. But I will rate it with my initial reaction.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
luciferhamLuciferHam
Rated 14 Aug 2007
89
75th
Great film that would lead to an even better tv series. Wow
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ozymandius10ozymandius10
Rated 14 Aug 2007
63
44th
Haven't seen it in quite a while, but I'll give them a little bit of kudos for creativity.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
rihreyrihrey
Rated 08 Jul 2024
42
41st
I like aspects of it (I can appreciate the concept) but the script is just quite weak. It's watchable though.
Rated 08 Jul 2024
ricRic
Rated 05 Nov 2014
80
63rd
Spawned a great TV show
Rated 05 Nov 2014
paleavengerpaleAvenger
Rated 30 May 2011
87
58th
A little campy, but generally an exciting and imaginative sci-fi adventure that combines beautiful desert scenery with a fascinating premise and a healthy dose of action for good measure.
Rated 30 May 2011
piratejasonPirateJason
Rated 20 May 2010
70
39th
A fun combination between sci-fi and archaeology with enough action and story to be fun, while not terribly deep.
Rated 20 May 2010
lachapellelachapelle
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
20th
As Sci-fi movies goes, this one has only improved over time. This may be due to a loyal cult following on cable tv, or the fact that movie was decent and people are beginning to realize it. I found the concept interesting but not fanastic. Plus having the guy who was in the Crying Game play Ra was just really creepy. Overall, I'd recommend it to genre fans, but that's about it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
svicciarellisvicciarelli
Rated 14 Aug 2007
83
40th
An OK sci-fi adventure.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
erikskjeerikskje
Rated 18 Aug 2007
85
52nd
ok film.
Rated 18 Aug 2007
dullshimmerDullshimmer
Rated 24 Sep 2022
80
36th
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
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
spleenspleen
Rated 21 Nov 2011
72
47th
Warning: Stargate may cause drowsiness and, in some rare cases, abdominal pain. Do not operate heavy machinery while watching Stargate.
Rated 21 Nov 2011
tvfilm_hubTV+Film-Hub
Rated 28 Apr 2012
19
81st
Stereotypical fantasy villain, but elsewise a good fantasy story.
Rated 28 Apr 2012
zephriszephris
Rated 20 Sep 2007
100
86th
A great movie.
Rated 20 Sep 2007
fyngyrzfyngyrz
Rated 23 Sep 2007
9
62nd
A fun SF effort marred b y the use of weak morphing effects. Better software was available at the time time; unfortunately, the FX team chose the wrong tool.
Rated 23 Sep 2007
fartfart
Rated 16 Oct 2007
70
42nd
Good sci fi adventure
Rated 16 Oct 2007
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
ernestinaErnestina
Rated 17 Jun 2022
52
56th
Nothing spectacular, plus some things didn't make sense... Not that the movie prides itself in the making sense. Anyhow, there is some unexplainable charm in the 90s' cinema. The idea is interesting, the cast is solid and who doesn't love Egypt. However, the actor playing Ra was abysmal. No wonder he didn't have a career in acting afterwards.
Rated 17 Jun 2022
cloudcandy19cloudcandy19
Rated 19 Nov 2016
90
66th
YASSSS
Rated 19 Nov 2016
movie_houseMovie House
Rated 06 Aug 2017
30
10th
How this was made into multiple tv series is beyond me
Rated 06 Aug 2017
marcusmeiselmarcusmeisel
Rated 19 Nov 2007
65
29th
Great idea! But I could do without the series and just the movie.
Rated 19 Nov 2007
kdevinekdevine
Rated 19 Nov 2007
80
35th
Led to a great Sci-fi series
Rated 19 Nov 2007
bojanpopicbojanpopic
Rated 24 Nov 2007
71
40th
I expect so much more from this movie, but get little dissapointed. Feeling that movie is to short for story.
Rated 24 Nov 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
ddrudgesd_drudges
Rated 09 Oct 2013
20
17th
Somehow I'm not at all surprised they stole the great premise from someone else. It's wasted on a very generic sci-fi romp featuring some cultural imperialism Queen Victoria would have been proud of. At times the god-awful writing made it physically difficult to keep watching the movie.
Rated 09 Oct 2013
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 27 Jan 2008
69
63rd
Androgyne Jaye Davidson is a perfect Egyptian god.
Rated 27 Jan 2008
alidedealidede
Rated 29 Jan 2008
98
92nd
wonderful
Rated 29 Jan 2008
raiders2000raiders2000
Rated 26 Feb 2008
65
6th
Decent sci-fi film but was lacking "something."
Rated 26 Feb 2008
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
karakandKarakand
Rated 19 Sep 2021
40
56th
A movie about a scientific crank and a suicidal troop with a nigh unlimited remit hits a little different in 2021.
Rated 19 Sep 2021
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
davisty69davisty69
Rated 17 Jan 2011
86
71st
Loved this movie
Rated 17 Jan 2011
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 23 Feb 2010
65
42nd
Quite honestly the only watchable Emmerich movie he's ever done mainly because of the considerable presence of Kurt Russell and Djimon Hounsou. It's pretty mediocre otherwise but has its moments and doesn't suck a fat cock like the bulk of Emmerich's other movies.
Rated 23 Feb 2010
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
hehejajahehejaja
Rated 16 May 2008
60
39th
memory says: good.
Rated 16 May 2008
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
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
ytadelYtadel
Rated 29 Aug 2021
5
57th
Lmao they all go to an alien planet a million light years away and it turns out that it’s… just ancient Egypt, complete with pyramids, humans, similar clothes, etc, just some weird horses and a spaceship there. Spader/Russell team up is definitely a cool game one tho. Never seen 1 episode of any of the million TV show spin-offs / sequels.
Rated 29 Aug 2021
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
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
chinsterchinster
Rated 05 Jul 2008
90
83rd
My kind of Sci-Fi. Brilliant when it first came out.
Rated 05 Jul 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
td888td888
Rated 14 Jul 2008
50
41st
Re watch 2011: totally forgot Kurt Russell is the main lead in this one. And James Spader was even then a weird guy to see. The film itself is still quite watchable, the SF still hold up. Quite enjoyable, I upped the score a few points.
Rated 14 Jul 2008
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
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 18 Aug 2013
52
16th
I'd tear some shit up too if I saw Kurt Russell's flat top come out of portal.
Rated 18 Aug 2013
picfuturopicfuturo
Rated 08 Oct 2010
50
30th
Kurt Russel is way better in Used Cars.
Rated 08 Oct 2010
vesupriavesupria
Rated 21 Jan 2010
3
22nd
It has some endearing qualities (the language barrier between the two races being amusing, as well as Ra and his guards being cool) but for me it's too cheesy to be considered a classic. I wouldnt say there were any stand out performances either!
Rated 21 Jan 2010
snakeysnakey
Rated 20 Nov 2008
80
17th
Nice concept, decent effects and costuming, and some very good performances. No real surprises, so it's good for a no-brainer day when you don't want to have to keep all your attention on your entertainment center.
Rated 20 Nov 2008
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
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
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
overratedoverrated
Rated 10 Jan 2010
18
10th
Such a missed opportunity. Could have been really twisted and memorable.
Rated 10 Jan 2010
graveyardtangraveyardtan
Rated 13 Jan 2009
45
14th
A second viewing of this has opened my eyes to what a terrible film it actually is.
Rated 13 Jan 2009
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
zangZang
Rated 15 Jan 2009
83
75th
A movie with a "New Idea", good science & story
Rated 15 Jan 2009
yaseminYasemin
Rated 25 Jan 2009
97
99th
A very creative and fascinating story!
Rated 25 Jan 2009
antonio_pAntonio P
Rated 03 Nov 2019
40
46th
This movie was ok when I seen it...Didn't really like this one too much.
Rated 03 Nov 2019
babamotsbabamots
Rated 17 Jun 2012
25
7th
A promising beginning but nothing else.
Rated 17 Jun 2012
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
johnny_geojohnny geo
Rated 01 Jul 2010
57
34th
james spader
Rated 01 Jul 2010
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 18 May 2009
70
61st
The concept of the movie is good. If not, would not have generated a tv series, with 10 seasons until now, in the SciFi channel. Although it could have been better done, is a decent movie.
Rated 18 May 2009
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
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 31 Jul 2009
68
63rd
Fun and entertaining sci-fi. It's no genre defining masterpiece, and it's not overly original, but does everything to a good standard and still looks good for its age. Roland Emmershit's best film by a mile!
Rated 31 Jul 2009
jdm123JDM123
Rated 08 Jun 2019
95
56th
Not great, but definitely enjoyable.
Rated 08 Jun 2019
mervtaylorMerv_Taylor
Rated 16 Jun 2012
79
46th
Fun
Rated 16 Jun 2012
arossaross
Rated 21 Nov 2016
76
53rd
Interesting but imperfect and cheesy sci fi
Rated 21 Nov 2016
bradtragickbradtragick
Rated 02 May 2012
85
23rd
Good movie but a little slow
Rated 02 May 2012
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
oldgoatoldgoat
Rated 21 Sep 2009
75
66th
Pretty solid movie
Rated 21 Sep 2009

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