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The Egyptian

1954·Movie
2h 19min·NR
64
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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle8
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and wondrous

  • Pathos7
  • Wonder7
  • Romance6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Complexity8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

To Nefer, shameless temptress of Babylon, he surrendered his parents' hope of immortality!

In eighteenth-dynasty Egypt, Sinuhe, a poor orphan, becomes a brilliant physician and with his friend Horemheb is appointed to the service of the new Pharoah. Sinuhe's personal triumphs and tragedies are played against the larger canvas of the turbulent events of the 18th dynasty. As Sinuhe is drawn into court intrigues he learns the answers to the questions he has sought since his birth.
Ancient EgyptEpic Historical DramaCourt IntriguePersonal TragedySocial CommentaryPolitical TurmoilCharacter-Driven NarrativeVisually ImpressiveNostalgic Classic

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Where can I stream The Egyptian legally?

The Egyptian is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Egyptian worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Egyptian rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Egyptian?

2 h 19 min

The Egyptian runs 2 h 19 min.

Was The Egyptian a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$15 million

Yes. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 3.0 times its budget.

What language is The Egyptian in?

EnglishGreek

It was made in English, with some Greek. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Egyptian?

5BRCZESJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Egyptian in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Egyptian use?

DoorstopperCorrupt ChurchStupid GoodHe-Man Woman HaterIronySlavery Is a Special Kind of EvilMagic RealismPromiscuity After RapeLight Is Not GoodKarma HoudiniHistorical FictionNapoleon Delusionand 65 more

TV Tropes lists 77 storytelling tropes for The Egyptian, including Doorstopper, Corrupt Church, Stupid Good.