When you hear “alright, alright, alright” it’s impossible to think about anyone other thanMatthew McConaughey. The Oscar-winning actor has starred in all manner of movies over the years, but 20 years ago he teamed up with aSilostar for a globetrotting desert adventure that has made a shocking return to streaming charts. McConaughey stars alongsideSteve ZahnandPenélope CruzinSahara, the 2005 action comedy that is streaming for free exclusively on Pluto TV, and is also one of the more popular movies on the platform, sitting at #6 at the time of writing.Saharaearned scores of 37% from critics and 53% from audiences onRotten Tomatoes, and it grossed $119 million at the worldwide box office against a $130 million budget, making it a major flop.
Saharais based on the novel of the same name byClive Cussler, withThomas Dean Donnelly,Joshua Oppenheimer,John C. Richards, andJames V. Hartwriting the script for the film andBreck Eisnerdirecting. Eisner made his feature directorial debut on the 2005 desert adventure film, and he followed that on the big screen five years later withThe Crazies, the 2010 horror film starringTimothy OlyphantandRadha Mitchell. Five years after that, he also worked withFast & FuriousstarVin DieselforThe Last Witch Hunter, the fantasy action/adventure movie that also starsElijah Wood. Eisner has more recently worked onTV series such asThe Expanse, the dystopian sci-fi thriller show starringSteven StraitandDominique Tipperthat ran for six seasons onPrime Video; he helmed 14 episodes of the show before it concluded in 2022.
What Roles Are Next for Matthew McConaughey?
Matthew McConaughey will next team up withBarbiestarAmerica FerreraandPrison BreakveteranDanny McCarthyforThe Lost Bus, the upcoming thriller that’s currently in post-production but does not yet have an official release date. He’ll also feature alongsideKurt RussellandOwen TeagueinThe Rivals of Amziah King, which is also in post-production and comes from writer/directorAndrew Patterson. McConaughey most recently made his MCU debut featuring in the small role of Cowboypool inDeadpool & Wolverine, but he hasn’t been featured in a true live-action role since his work inThe Gentlemen, the 2019 crime thriller from directorGuy Ritchie.
Saharastars Matthew McConaughey and was directed by Breck Eisner. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates and watchSaharaon Pluto TV.
