Sahara
2005, English. Directed by Breck Eisner.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Sahara is streaming on Lionsgate Play in India.
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Cast & crew
- Breck EisnerDirector
- Matthew McConaugheyDirk Pitt
- Penélope CruzDr. Eva Rojas
- Steve ZahnAl Giordino
- Lennie JamesGeneral Zateb Kazim
- Lambert WilsonYves Massarde
- William H. MacyAdmiral Jim Sandecker
- Rainn WilsonRudi Gunn
- Glynn TurmanDr. Frank Hopper
- Jude AkuwudikeImam
- Clint DyerOshodi
- Delroy LindoCarl
- Robert CavanahCaptain Tombs
Details
- Released
- 6 April 2005
- Country
- Germany, Morocco, Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- John C. Richards, James V. Hart, Thomas Dean Donnelly
- Budget
- $130M
- Box office
- $119M
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What Sahara is based on
Sahara is based on Sahara, a 1992 novel by Clive Cussler, published by Simon & Schuster.
Novel · 1992
Sahara
By Clive Cussler
Published by Simon & Schuster
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Sahara: quick answers
Is Sahara worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 1,735 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sahara?
Sahara runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does Sahara have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sahara. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sahara parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sahara is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sahara on?
Sahara is streaming on Lionsgate Play in India. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sahara?
If you liked Sahara, try Risen, Flight of the Phoenix, The Way West.
Who directed Sahara?
Sahara (2005) was directed by Breck Eisner and stars Matthew McConaughey, Penélope Cruz, Steve Zahn.
What is Sahara based on?
Sahara is based on Sahara, a 1992 novel by Clive Cussler, published by Simon & Schuster.