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Sahara (2005) is streaming on Apple TV+. Also available to free on Hoopla.
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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.
Dirk Pitt trades his quiet life for a dusty, sun-drenched hunt for a lost Confederate battleship hidden beneath the desert sands. This breezy adventure pairs treasure hunting with unexpected romance and chaotic banter between two unlikely companions.
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Breck Eisner
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Matthew McConaughey, Penélope Cruz, Steve Zahn, Lennie James, Lambert Wilson, William H. Macy, Rainn Wilson, Glynn Turman, Jude Akuwudike, Clint Dyer
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Sahara
You can watch Sahara (2005) for free on Hoopla, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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Director
Breck Eisner
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Matthew McConaughey, Penélope Cruz, Steve Zahn, Lennie James, Lambert Wilson, William H. Macy, Rainn Wilson, Glynn Turman, Jude Akuwudike, Clint Dyer
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Sahara is streaming on Apple TV+. Watch Sahara for free on Hoopla. Watch Sahara for free on Kanopy. Rent Sahara on Apple TV+. Rent Sahara on Fandango At Home. Buy Sahara on Apple TV+. Buy Sahara on Fandango At Home. Sahara is not currently available on Netflix, Hulu, Max, Disney+, Prime Video. Availability last verified September 1, 2026.