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Stargate

  • 19941994
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
188K
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Stargate (1994)
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An interstellar teleportation device, found in Egypt, leads to a planet with humans resembling ancient Egyptians who worship the god Ra.An interstellar teleportation device, found in Egypt, leads to a planet with humans resembling ancient Egyptians who worship the god Ra.An interstellar teleportation device, found in Egypt, leads to a planet with humans resembling ancient Egyptians who worship the god Ra.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
188K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,382
461
  • Director
    • Roland Emmerich
  • Writers
    • Dean Devlin
    • Roland Emmerich
  • Stars
    • Kurt Russell
    • James Spader
    • Jaye Davidson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Roland Emmerich
  • Writers
    • Dean Devlin
    • Roland Emmerich
  • Stars
    • Kurt Russell
    • James Spader
    • Jaye Davidson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 334User reviews
    • 104Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 6 nominations

    Photos227

    James Spader in Stargate (1994)
    Jaye Davidson in Stargate (1994)
    James Spader and Mili Avital in Stargate (1994)
    Kurt Russell, Erick Avari, John Diehl, Gianin Loffler, and Derek Webster in Stargate (1994)
    Kurt Russell in Stargate (1994)
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    Kurt Russell, John Diehl, Christopher John Fields, and French Stewart in Stargate (1994)
    Mili Avital in Stargate (1994)
    James Spader and Jaye Davidson in Stargate (1994)
    Roland Emmerich in Stargate (1994)
    James Spader and Mili Avital in Stargate (1994)
    Alexis Cruz in Stargate (1994)

    Top cast

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    Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell
    • Colonel Jonathan 'Jack' O'Neilas Colonel Jonathan 'Jack' O'Neil
    James Spader
    James Spader
    • Dr. Daniel Jacksonas Dr. Daniel Jackson
    Jaye Davidson
    Jaye Davidson
    • Raas Ra
    Viveca Lindfors
    Viveca Lindfors
    • Catherine Langfordas Catherine Langford
    Alexis Cruz
    Alexis Cruz
    • Skaaraas Skaara
    Mili Avital
    Mili Avital
    • Sha'urias Sha'uri
    Leon Rippy
    Leon Rippy
    • General W.O. Westas General W.O. West
    John Diehl
    John Diehl
    • Lieutenant Kawalskyas Lieutenant Kawalsky
    Carlos Lauchu
    Carlos Lauchu
    • Anubisas Anubis
    Djimon Hounsou
    Djimon Hounsou
    • Horusas Horus
    • (as Djimon)
    Erick Avari
    Erick Avari
    • Kasufas Kasuf
    French Stewart
    French Stewart
    • Lieutenant Ferrettias Lieutenant Ferretti
    Gianin Loffler
    Gianin Loffler
    • Nabehas Nabeh
    Christopher John Fields
    • Freemanas Freeman
    Derek Webster
    Derek Webster
    • Brownas Brown
    Jack Moore
    • Reillyas Reilly
    Steve Giannelli
    • Porroas Porro
    David Pressman
    David Pressman
    • Assistant Lieutenantas Assistant Lieutenant
    • Director
      • Roland Emmerich
    • Writers
      • Dean Devlin
      • Roland Emmerich
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    In 1928, in Egypt, a strange device is found by an expedition. In the present days, the outcast linguist Dr. Daniel Jackson is invited by a mysterious woman to decipher an ancient hieroglyph in a military facility. Soon he finds that the device was developed by an advanced civilization and opens a portal to teletransport to another planet. Dr. Jackson is invited to join a military team under the command of Colonel Jonathan 'Jack' O'Neil that will explore the new world. They find a land that recalls Egypt and humans in a primitive culture that worship and are slaves to Ra, the God of the Sun. But soon they discover the secret of the mysterious "stargate". —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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    • hieroglyph
    • archeology
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    • military
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • It Will Take You A Million Light Years From Home
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Sci-Fi
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for sci-fi action violence
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Ra's glowing-eye effect was added in post-production, because test audiences didn't think that he was alien enough. This trait was continued in Stargate SG-1 (1997), as an identifier to people who are taken over by the Goa'uld.
    • Goofs
      The crew is using a satellite receiver when on the other world. A receiver needs a satellite in orbit to relay a signal. They could not have sent up a satellite. And they could not have been communicating with earth.
    • Quotes

      Colonel Jonathan "Jack" O'Neil: Give my regards to King Tut, asshole.

    • Alternate versions
      Special edition released on Laserdisc and US video substitutes alternate footage for some scenes and includes 9 minutes of additional material.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Secret Files of the SGC (2003)

    User reviews334

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Almost Twenty Years Later and after Watching at Least Six Times, the Timeless "Stargate" is still a Fantastic Sci-Fi
    In 1928, in Egypt, a strange device is found by an expedition. In the present days, the outcast linguist Dr. Daniel Jackson (James Spader) is invited by a mysterious woman to decipher an ancient hieroglyph in a military facility. Soon he finds that the device was developed by an advanced civilization and opens a portal to teletransport to another planet. Dr. Jackson is invited to join a military team under the command of Colonel Jonathan 'Jack' O'Neil (Kurt Russell) that will explore the new world. They find a land that recalls Egypt and humans in a primitive culture that worship and are slaves to Ra, the God of the Sun. But soon they discover the secret of the mysterious "stargate".

    "Stargate" is still a fantastic sci-fi after almost twenty years and watching it at least six times. The story is intriguing and entwines action with humor and romance. The cast is excellent, with Kurt Russell and James Spade in the top of their careers. The special effects are still great after almost twenty years. And the haunting music score completes this timeless classic sci-fi with a touch of class. My vote is nine.

    Title (Brazil): "Stargate - A Chave para o Futuro da Humanidade" ("Stargate – The Key for the Future of Mankind")

    Note: On 18 May 2017, I saw this film again.
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    • claudio_carvalho
    • Sep 21, 2013

    FAQ3

    • There are many differences between Stargate (The movie) and Stargate SG-1, which one should I follow for the story?
    • What are the differences between the Theatrical Version and the Director's Cut?
    • What is that relief that they find buried below the Stargate in the opening scene (Extended Edition only)?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 28, 1994 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • France
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Norwegian
      • Swedish
      • Egyptian (Ancient)
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Stargate: La puerta del tiempo
    • Filming locations
      • Buttercup Dunes, Imperial County, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Canal+
      • Centropolis Film Productions
      • Carolco Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $55,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $71,567,262
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $16,651,018
      • Oct 30, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $196,567,262
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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