

Sahara
“She challenged the desert, its men, their passions and ignited a bold adventure.”
Intent on winning a competition in place of her distinguished late father, beautiful young heiress Dale takes on the guise of a man and competes in his spot, embarking on a car race that crosses the unforgiving Sahara desert.
Where to watch Sahara in United States
Click a service to open Sahara there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Sahara streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Sahara
Sahara is a 1983 English-language action, adventure and drama film directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. The cast is led by Brooke Shields, Lambert Wilson, Horst Buchholz. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 5.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Tubi TV.
Sahara was produced by The Cannon Group, Cabal Film, and London-Cannon Films and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on December 1, 1983, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Andrew V. McLaglen
- Writers
- Menahem Golan, James R. Silke
- Release date
- December 1, 1983
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $12 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- The Cannon Group, Cabal Film, London-Cannon Films
Sahara cast & crew
Sahara was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen and written by Menahem Golan and James R. Silke.
The cast features Brooke Shields as Dale, Lambert Wilson as Jaffar, Horst Buchholz as Von Glessing, John Rhys-Davies as Rasoul, Ronald Lacey as Beg, and Cliff Potts as String.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ennio Morricone, cinematography is by Armando Nannuzzi, and it was produced by Teri Shields and Menahem Golan.
Is Sahara worth watching?
Sahara holds an audience score of 5.7/10 from 59 ratings, a more divisive action films.
At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, adventure, and drama, Sahara is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sahara
In United States, you can stream Sahara on Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Sahara

Brooke Shields
Dale

Lambert Wilson
Jaffar

Horst Buchholz
Von Glessing

John Rhys-Davies
Rasoul

Ronald Lacey
Beg

Cliff Potts
String

Perry Lang
Andy

John Mills
Cambridge

Steve Forrest
Gordon

Terrence Hardiman
Browne

Gabi Amrani
Omar
Tuvia Tavi
Bertocelli
Sahara — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sahara in United States?
Sahara is streaming on Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Sahara on Tubi TV?
Yes — Sahara is currently available on Tubi TV in United States.
▸What language is Sahara in?
Sahara is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sahara?
Sahara runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).
▸What is Sahara rated?
Sahara is rated PG. It holds a 5.7/10 audience score from 59 ratings.











