6 Best Ancient Egypt Movies

By Vlad Zakh · May 19, 2026

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The grand spectacle and mysterious majesty of ancient Egypt has powered some of cinema’s most sweeping historical epics and adventures. In The Ten Commandments (1956): A modern-day morality tale parallels the biblical story of Moses and the Exodus from Egypt. Don’t overlook The Mummy (1999): Adventurers exploring an ancient Egyptian city accidentally awaken a cursed, vengeful mummy.

Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) 01

Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014)

TMDB ★ 6.0

Moses leads a rebellion against the pharaoh of Egypt to free the enslaved Hebrew people.

Directed by Ridley Scott · 2h 30m · Rated PG-13

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The Mummy Returns (2001) 02

The Mummy Returns (2001)

TMDB ★ 6.4

A family's discovery of a legendary bracelet draws the attention of a resurrected mummy and an ancient army.

Directed by Stephen Sommers · 2h 10m · Rated PG-13

Where to watch

Stream: Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The Mummy (1999) 03

The Mummy (1999)

TMDB ★ 7.1

Adventurers exploring an ancient Egyptian city accidentally awaken a cursed, vengeful mummy.

Directed by Stephen Sommers · 2h 04m · Rated PG-13

Where to watch

Stream: Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Cleopatra (1963) 04

Cleopatra (1963)

TMDB ★ 6.6

The legendary Egyptian queen's political alliances and romances with Roman leaders shape the fate of empires.

Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz · 4h 11m · Rated G

Where to watch

Stream: Philo · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Land of the Pharaohs (1955) 05

Land of the Pharaohs (1955)

TMDB ★ 6.3

A pharaoh's obsession with building an impregnable tomb is undermined by a scheming new wife.

Directed by Howard Hawks · 1h 45m · Rated PG

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The Ten Commandments (1956)

TMDB ★ 7.9

A modern-day morality tale parallels the biblical story of Moses and the Exodus from Egypt.

Directed by Cecil B. DeMille · 3h 40m · Rated G

Where to watch

Stream: Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Vlad Zakh

Vlad Zakh

Founder, Movieix

Founder of Movieix, built to fix a specific annoyance: most recommendation sites are just algorithm-driven noise. Our lists are researched and organized by who's in a film, where it's from, and the mood you're actually in tonight.