Sahara (2005)

Sahara parents guide

It stays inside its PG-13, with no sex or nudity and mild language.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare

Not scary

Jump scares

None noted

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

None noted

Language

Mild

Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

How gory is Sahara?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Sahara rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated PG-13. Expect strong violence, so it suits teens more than kids.

What is Sahara about?

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.

Cast and crew

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Sahara is on our Comedy on Starz, Drama on Starz, Action on Starz, Mystery on Starz and Mystery on Hoopla lists.

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• “funny but not stupid, under two hours”
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