Stargate

PG-13

Released Oct 28, 1994

2h 0m

Sci-Fi

Adventure

Action

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50 Reviews

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100,000+ Ratings

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In modern-day Egypt, professor Daniel Jackson (James Spader) teams up with retired Army Col. Jack O'Neil (Kurt Russell) to unlock the code of an interstellar gateway to an ancient Egypt-like world. They arrive on a planet ruled by the despotic Ra (Jaye Davidson), who holds the key to the Earth travelers' safe return. Now, in order to escape from their intergalactic purgatory, Jackson and O'Neil must convince the planet's people that Ra must be overthrown.

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Critics Consensus

Stargate has splashy visuals and James Spader to recommend it, but corny characterization and a clunky script makes this a portal to ho-hum.

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Josh G

Such a promising start that dives straight to pulp and poor writing in the second half. I loved the practical effects and puppets but when they enter the star gate the mystery is less and less. French stewart is very distracting and I wanted more but had fun. I love the TV series a cool show this is a humble beginning.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/26/24

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Alysha S

4.2. The story, let alone its concept, is remarkable. The adults acting do a tremendous job, the soundtrack is solid, and the film keeps you engaged all the way through.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/01/24

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Fireclown K

In 1994 a new movie emerged. Stargate! A Sci-fi action movie where an ancient Alien device was found on the plateau of Giza in Egypt which could transport people to another planet. There they find an ancient Alien who would call themself a God to rule over the inhabitants. Fun, action packed story with a good background for using the myths of the Egyptian history. I stress the word, 'myth'. Worth watching.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/25/24

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D.R. M

I love this movie I watch it all the time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/12/24

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Floyd B

Very good movie that leads to a great show.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/11/23

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Carlos N

Complain all you want about the silliness of the film or the bad casting of the androgynous villain, any movie that spawns countless series and other films is special. At its core it is just pure unadulterated fun……and isn't that what movies are supposed to be?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/24/23

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Roland Emmerich

Director

Kurt Russell

Colonel Jonathan 'Jack' O'Neil

James Spader

Dr. Daniel Jackson

Jaye Davidson

Ra

Viveca Lindfors

Catherine Langford, Ph.D.

Alexis Cruz

Skaara

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Stargate: Official Clip - Mistaken for Gods

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Stargate: Official Clip - Taken Before Ra

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Stargate: Official Clip - Only One Ra

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David Hunter

Hollywood Reporter

Stargate is a blast from the past in many ways, but it imaginatively employs the latest special effects technology to give audiences new thrills.

Oct 29, 2019

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Zaki Hasan

San Francisco Chronicle

The kind of flick where Kurt Russell dispatches an Anubis-looking baddie after first telling him, in the kind of bon mot that elevates the thing an entire letter grade, "Give my regards to King Tut, a**hole."

Oct 13, 2019

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Jay Carr

Boston Globe

It works not because ridiculousness is concealed, but because ridiculousness on this scale becomes something else. Don't let anyone tell you that Stargate, lifeless script and all, isn't clunky fun, proudly trembling on the brink of classic camp.

May 2, 2018

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Alan Jones

Radio Times

Emmerich's film may not be a lot of things, but as an action-packed, science-fiction rollercoaster ride, it's fabulous fun.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 25, 2024

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Don Shanahan

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The spirit of adventure keeps the cheesy parts fun.

Mar 31, 2023

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

Loud and convoluted, and unless you get off on special effects the only reason to see it is James Spader.

Rated: C-

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Synopsis

In modern-day Egypt, professor Daniel Jackson (James Spader) teams up with retired Army Col. Jack O'Neil (Kurt Russell) to unlock the code of an interstellar gateway to an ancient Egypt-like world. They arrive on a planet ruled by the despotic Ra (Jaye Davidson), who holds the key to the Earth travelers' safe return. Now, in order to escape from their intergalactic purgatory, Jackson and O'Neil must convince the planet's people that Ra must be overthrown.

Director: Roland Emmerich
Producer: Mario Kassar
Screenwriter: Roland Emmerich, Dean Devlin
Distributor: Artisan Entertainment, Warner Home Vídeo, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Distributing Corp.
Production Co: Centropolis Film Productions, Carolco Pictures Inc., Le Studio Canal +
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 28, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 26, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $70.9M
Runtime: 2h 0m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, DTS, Stereo

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