A globe-trotting treasure hunt built for the big screen, Uncharted brings the long-running video game series to life with Tom Holland stepping into the boots of a young Nathan Drake.

What is Uncharted about?

Nathan Drake, a quick-witted bartender with a knack for sleight of hand, is pulled into a high-stakes hunt for a fortune in gold that eluded explorers for five centuries. His guide into this world is Victor "Sully" Sullivan, a seasoned adventurer who sees a piece of himself in the young con artist. Together they chase scattered clues across continents, staying one step ahead of a wealthy rival who wants the treasure — and the ruthless resources — for himself. Woven through the globe-hopping heists and set-piece stunts is a quieter thread: Nathan's search for information about a brother he lost touch with years earlier, whose own obsession with this same treasure may hold the key to finding him. The film leans into the swashbuckling, puzzle-solving spirit that made its source material a fan favorite, translating vaults, ciphers, and aerial chases into practical, large-scale action.

About the cast

Tom Holland plays Nathan Drake as a younger version of the character fans know from the games, with Mark Wahlberg as his world-weary mentor Sully. Antonio Banderas appears as the film's wealthy antagonist, while Sophia Ali and Tati Gabrielle round out a cast built around the hunt's shifting alliances. Director Ruben Fleischer, known for blending action with a lighter comic touch, oversees the film's mix of heist plotting and large-scale set pieces.

Context & significance

Uncharted adapts the PlayStation game series of the same name, a franchise celebrated for its cinematic set pieces and globe-trotting adventure format long before this film existed. As an American production, it follows the same tradition as other studio adventure blockbusters built around a charismatic lead and a string of increasingly elaborate action sequences. For newcomers, it works as a standalone origin story rather than a direct retelling of any single game in the series.

Watching Uncharted on Ktime

Uncharted is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles, so you can watch it however suits you best. All that's needed is a free K-Time account login — there's no separate purchase step standing between you and the film. K-Time's Farsi-language interface is built with the Persian-speaking diaspora in mind, making it simple to find action titles like this one alongside the rest of the catalogue.