Stargate Atlantis (2004)
Audiences love it; critics are split.
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Stargate Atlantis is streaming in the US on Prime Video.
What the audience says
Stargate Atlantis has pulled the kind of numbers most English series never see. It's sitting at 8.0/10 on TMDB across 1,255 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 45 minutes. In the US you can stream it on Prime Video.
Is it worth starting?
This is 5 seasons deep — English sci-fi & fantasy with action & adventure threaded through, fine for the whole family. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- It rates 8.0/10 on 1,255 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
With the Ancients' city of Atlantis discovered in the Pegasus Galaxy by Stargate Command, Dr. Elizabeth Weir and Major Sheppard lead a scientific expedition to the ancient abandoned city. Once there, the team not only find themselves unable to contact Earth, but their explorations unexpectedly reawaken the Ancients' deadly enemies, The Wraith, who hunger for this new prey. Now with the help of newfound local allies like Teyla Emmagan, the Atlantis Team sets about to uncover their new home's secrets even as their war of survival against the Wraith begins.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~45 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | TV-PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Sci-Fi & Fantasy / Action & Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Robert C. Cooper
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Oct 20, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Prime Video titles in the US
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