Pharaoh (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1966, Pharaoh is a drama and history film directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz, running about 175 minutes. “Out of Ancient Egypt - The Real... Dramatic Struggle of Love And Power - 5000 Years B.C” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young Pharaoh Ramses XIII clashes with Egypt's clergy over influence on the affairs of the state and its coffers. inexperienced, but quite ambitious pharaoh is putting up a fight against a powerful clan of priests usurping rule over the country.
Who’s in it. Pharaoh stars Jerzy Zelnik as Ramses XIII /Lycon, Barbara Brylska as Kama, Krystyna Mikołajewska as Sarah and Ewa Krzyżewska as Hebron, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Pharaoh has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pharaoh page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pharaoh tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pharaoh (1966)?
- In US, Pharaoh is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pharaoh worth watching?
- Pharaoh holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pharaoh?
- Pharaoh stars Jerzy Zelnik, Barbara Brylska, Krystyna Mikołajewska, Ewa Krzyżewska and Wiesława Mazurkiewicz.
- When was Pharaoh released?
- Pharaoh was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 175 minutes.