Sahara (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 1.3
Released in 2018, Sahara is a drama film directed by Aviran Ran, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. Sahara abu Jamal, 19, lives in the Occupied Territories. She is engaged to Walid abu Said, 30 of Jaffa, as part of an arranged marriage. While being searched at a security checkpoint, in the darkest and bleakest of places, sexual tensions arise between Sahara and the checkpoint’s Chief female officer.
Who’s in it. Sahara stars Anuar Jour, Yogev Kalandarov, Matanya Bar Shalom and Sivan Noam Shimon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.3/10, Sahara has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sahara (2018)?
- In US, Sahara is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sahara worth watching?
- Sahara holds an audience score of 1.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sahara?
- Sahara stars Anuar Jour, Yogev Kalandarov, Matanya Bar Shalom, Sivan Noam Shimon and Ezel Jaber.
- When was Sahara released?
- Sahara was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.