Sahara (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1983, Sahara is an action, drama, adventure and romance film directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, running about 111 minutes. “She challenged the desert, its men, their passions and ignited a bold adventure.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After her father dies, young Dale takes his place in a trans-African auto race, but ends up being abducted by a desert sheik.
Who’s in it. Sahara stars Brooke Shields as Dale, Lambert Wilson as Jaffar, Horst Buchholz as Von Glessing and John Rhys-Davies as Rasoul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Sahara has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sahara page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sahara 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 Sahara (1983)?
- In US, Sahara is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sahara worth watching?
- Sahara holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sahara?
- Sahara stars Brooke Shields, Lambert Wilson, Horst Buchholz, John Rhys-Davies and Ronald Lacey.
- When was Sahara released?
- Sahara was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.