Sahara (2005)
English action film directed by Breck Eisner
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m 124 min
- Released
- 8 April 2005
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Sahara has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes (124 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 8 April 2005. It is directed by Breck Eisner and stars Matthew McConaughey, Steve Zahn and Penélope Cruz.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Breck Eisner
- Cast
- Matthew McConaughey, Steve Zahn, Penélope Cruz, Lambert Wilson, Rainn Wilson, Lennie James, Delroy Lindo, William H. Macy, Daniel Lobé, Patrick Malahide, Robert Cavanah, Jude Akuwudike
- Cinematography
- Seamus McGarvey
- Editing
- Andrew MacRitchie
- Music
- Clint Mansell
- Produced by
- Karen Baldwin, Howard Baldwin, Mace Neufeld, Stephanie Austin
- Production
- Bristol Bay Productions
- Distribution
- Paramount Pictures, Netflix, Xfinity Streampix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $130 million
- Based on
- Sahara
- Set in
- Richmond, Niger River, Sahara, Lagos
- Filmed in
- Shepperton Studios, Morocco
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 8 April 2005
- First shown
- 4 April 2005 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Sahara?
Sahara has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes, or 124 min.
When did Sahara release?
Sahara released on 8 April 2005.
Who directed Sahara?
Sahara is directed by Breck Eisner.
Who is in the cast of Sahara?
The cast of Sahara includes Matthew McConaughey, Steve Zahn, Penélope Cruz, Lambert Wilson, Rainn Wilson and Lennie James.
Where can I watch Sahara online?
Sahara streams on Netflix.
What is the budget of Sahara?
The budget of Sahara is reported as $130 million.
What is Sahara rated in the US?
Sahara is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Sahara based on a true story or a book?
Sahara is based on Sahara.
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