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Stargate

Stargate

Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 1994

An interstellar teleportation device, found in Egypt, leads to a planet with humans resembling ancient Egyptians who worship the god Ra.

Movie details

Stargate

“It will take you a million light years from home. But will it bring you back?”

1994 Action · Adventure · Science Fiction 2h 1m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

7.0 / 10

Community rating

An interstellar teleportation device, found in Egypt, leads to a planet with humans resembling ancient Egyptians who worship the god Ra.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Roland Emmerich

Written by

Roland Emmerich · Dean Devlin

James Spader

James Spader

Dr. Daniel Jackson

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

Colonel Jonathan 'Jack' O'Neil

Jaye Davidson

Jaye Davidson

Ra

Viveca Lindfors

Viveca Lindfors

Catherine

Alexis Cruz

Alexis Cruz

Skaara

Mili Avital

Mili Avital

Sha'uri

Erick Avari

Erick Avari

Kasuf

Court is in session

Put Stargate on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.