Sahara (2005)
A wisecracking adventurer and a scientist navigate warlords and ancient mysteries in the African desert.
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.
How intense is Sahara?
Sahara has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. The humor runs dry. Rated PG-13.
What Sahara feels like
- Tone
- pulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream Sahara
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Sahara for you?
Is Sahara scary?
No. Sahara is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Sahara gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Sahara sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Sahara OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Sahara?
Sahara runs 2h 4m.
Where can I stream Sahara?
Sahara is streaming on Starz, Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube (free).
Does Sahara have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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