Sahara 2005

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
95%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
89%
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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.

Matthew McConaughey

as Dirk Pitt

Penélope Cruz

as Dr. Eva Rojas

Steve Zahn

as Al Giordino

Lennie James

as General Zateb Kazim

Lambert Wilson

as Yves Massarde

William H. Macy

as Admiral Jim Sandecker

Rainn Wilson

as Rudi Gunn

Glynn Turman

as Dr. Frank Hopper

Jude Akuwudike

as Imam

Clint Dyer

as Oshodi

Director:

Breck Eisner

Writer:

Clive Cussler, John C. Richards, James V. Hart, Thomas Dean Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer

Genres:

Action,Adventure,Comedy,Drama,Mystery

Release Date:

2005 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

124 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

Nell Minow
Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Sahara

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Matthew McConaughey

as Dirk Pitt

Penélope Cruz

as Dr. Eva Rojas

Steve Zahn

as Al Giordino

Lennie James

as General Zateb Kazim

Lambert Wilson

as Yves Massarde

William H. Macy

as Admiral Jim Sandecker

Rainn Wilson

as Rudi Gunn

Glynn Turman

as Dr. Frank Hopper

Jude Akuwudike

as Imam

Clint Dyer

as Oshodi

Delroy Lindo

as Carl

Robert Cavanah

as Captain Tombs

Paulin Fodouop

as Modibo

Abdul Salis

as Oumar

Maurice Lee

as Zakara

Tosin Sanyalo

as Azikiwe Nwokolo

Rakie Ayola

as Mrs. Nwokolo

Patrick Malahide

as Ambassador Polidori

Emmanuel Ighodaro

as Kazim's Officer Asselar

Mark Aspinall

as Lawyer

Christopher Bello

as Train Driver

Nicholas Beveney

as Gunboat 1 Officer

Empotoe Bosage

as Pick Up Truck Guard

Matthew Flynn

as 1st Lieutenant, Ironclad

Ouahbou Houcine

as Tuareg Village Boy #1

Daniel Njo Lobé

as Tuareg Sangare

Francis Magee

as Fuse Cutter

Thierno Amath Mbaye

as Pick Up Truck Driver

Femi Ogunbanjo

as Modibo's Tuareg #2

Eddie Osei

as Train Guard

Nathan Osgood

as Gun Captain

Lahcen Ouezgane

as Tuareg Village Boy #2

Robert Paterson

as NUMA Crew Member

Christopher Saul

as Pilot, Ironclad

Billy Seymour

as Powder Monkey

Mark Springer

as Solar Plant Guard

Celestine Vita

as Old Woman in Labbezanga

Mark Wells

as Sailor Who Drops Gold

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