Stargate (1994): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Stargate is a 1994 action adventure film directed by Roland Emmerich, starring James Spader and Kurt Russell. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $196.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- Roland Emmerich
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Stargate About?
The premise of Stargate without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An archaeologist and a retired military officer discover an ancient Egyptian gateway that allows travel to distant planets. They journey through the stargate to a mystical world where they confront Ra, a powerful and ruthless god. To ensure their return, they must unite the planet's people and fight against Ra's oppressive rule, igniting a conflict between freedom and tyranny across the galaxy.
Stargate Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- portal
- evil god
- egyptian mythology
- military
- egypt
- teleportation
- hieroglyph
- slavery
- archeology
- good versus evil
- stargate
- alien
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- nuclear weapons
- anubis
- false god
- pyramid
- language barrier
- ra character
- universal translator
- androgyny
- rebellion
- spaceship
- ancient astronaut
- cult film
- time bomb
- villain
- weapons fire
- alien villain
- shared universe
- man wears eyeglasses
- weapon
- gun
- firearm
- pistol
- exoplanet
- handheld weapon
- handgun
- assault rifle
- aircraft
- alien possessing human
- soldier
- female soldier
- male soldier
- mgm ua
- desert adventure
- space opera sci fi
- wormhole jump
- hostile alien species
- advanced ancient civilization
- air to surface attack
Stargate Cast
James Spader leads the cast, with Kurt Russell. Directed by Roland Emmerich.
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Director Roland Emmerich
More from Roland Emmerich
More films directed by Roland Emmerich, best-rated first: The Patriot, Independence Day, Anonymous and White House Down.
Stargate Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Stargate 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 70% User score
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Stargate Plot Summary
What happens in Stargate from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A colossal alien spacecraft makes its landing in a North African village around 8000 BC. While most villagers flee in terror, one brave soul approaches the spacecraft, and he is mysteriously “taken” aboard. Fast forward to 1928, where Professor Langford uncovers an immense stone ring buried in the sands of Giza, Egypt. Upon examination, it reveals inscribed cover stones believed to hold the keys to operating these ancient rings.
Full summary
The whole story of Stargate, scene by scene
Stargate Box Office
Stargate grossed $196.6 million worldwide. $71.6 million came from the US and Canada and $125 million (64%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$196.6M
- US & Canada
- $71.6M
- International
- $125M
Stargate Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 2 trailers and 5 clips.
- Trailer Stargate (1994) Original Trailer [HD]
- Clip Opening Scene
- Clip Activating The Portal
- Clip Going Through The Stargate
How Well Do You Know Stargate?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
In what year is the discovery of the Stargate made?
Cars in Stargate
4 cars on screen, including the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1925 Ford Model T.
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1987 Chevrolet Caprice Important role -
1925 Ford Model T Minor role -
Solo 750 Minor role -
AM General M-35 Background role
Stargate Also Known As
36 alternative titles, including “Stargate: Extended Edition” and “Stargate: 15th Anniversary Extended Remastered Edition”.
- Also known as
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- Stargate: Extended Edition
- Stargate: 15th Anniversary Extended Remastered Edition
- Stargate (Director's Cut)
- Stargate Ultimate Edition
- Stargate: La puerta del tiempo
- Tähtiportti
- Звёздные врата
- Звездные врата
- Stargate - A Chave para o Futuro da Humanidade
- Stargate Puerta a las Estrellas
- Stargate - Das Tor zum Universum
- Gwiezdne Wrota
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- 星際奇兵
- Stargate : la porte des étoiles
- Зоряна брама
- Stargate: Puerta a las estrellas
- Stargate - Tähtiportti
- Csillagkapu
- Yıldızlara Geçit
- Hvězdná brána
- סטארגייט
- Hviezdna brána
- 星际之门
- Старгейт
- Σταργκέιτ
- Zvjezdana vrata
- Poarta Stelară
- La Porte des étoiles
- Zvezdna vrata
- 스타게이트
- Звездана капија
- Tähevärav
- スターゲイト
- Žvaigždžių vartai
- ทะลุคนทะลุจักรวาล
- Zvaigžņu vārti
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Movies Like Stargate
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Stargate Origins, Stargate: The Ark of Truth and Stargate: Continuum.
Stargate FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Stargate, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Stargate?
Stargate runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was Stargate released?
Stargate was released on October 28, 1994.
Who directed Stargate?
Stargate was directed by Roland Emmerich.
More films by Roland Emmerich Who is in the cast of Stargate?
Stargate stars James Spader and Kurt Russell.
How much did Stargate make at the box office?
Stargate grossed $196.6 million worldwide ($71.6 million domestic, $125 million international).
How is Stargate rated?
Stargate has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 42 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Does Stargate have a post-credit scene?
No. Stargate has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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