Sahara (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2005, Sahara is an action, comedy, drama and adventure film directed by Breck Eisner, running about 124 minutes. “Dirk Pitt. Adventure has a new name.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Scouring the ocean depths for treasure-laden shipwrecks is business as usual for a thrill-seeking underwater adventurer and his wisecracking buddy. But when these two cross paths with a beautiful doctor, they find themselves on the ultimate treasure hunt.
Who’s in it. Sahara stars Matthew McConaughey as Dirk Pitt, Penélope Cruz as Eva Rojas, Steve Zahn as Al Giordino and William H. Macy as Admiral Jim Sandecker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Sahara has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $119.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Philo 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 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 (2005)?
- In US, Sahara is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, 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 Sahara worth watching?
- Sahara holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sahara?
- Sahara stars Matthew McConaughey, Penélope Cruz, Steve Zahn, William H. Macy and Lennie James.
- When was Sahara released?
- Sahara was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.