Stargate (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1994, Stargate is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Roland Emmerich, running about 116 minutes. “It will take you a million light years from home. But will it bring you back?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An interstellar teleportation device, found in Egypt, leads to a planet with humans resembling ancient Egyptians who worship the god Ra.
Who’s in it. Stargate stars Kurt Russell as Colonel Jonathan 'Jack' O'Neil, James Spader as Dr. Daniel Jackson, Jaye Davidson as Ra and Viveca Lindfors as Catherine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Stargate has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $196.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stargate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stargate tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stargate (1994)?
- In US, Stargate is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stargate worth watching?
- Stargate holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Stargate?
- Stargate stars Kurt Russell, James Spader, Jaye Davidson, Viveca Lindfors and Alexis Cruz.
- When was Stargate released?
- Stargate was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.