Walking Across Egypt (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1999, Walking Across Egypt is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman, running about 100 minutes. “For a tough kid who's lived a life of crime, the struggle back is as hard as...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An elderly widow befriends an orphaned juvenile delinquent.
Who’s in it. Walking Across Egypt stars Jonathan Taylor Thomas as Wesley Benfield, Mark Hamill as Lamar N. Benfield, Judge Reinhold as Robert Rigsbee and Ellen Burstyn as Mattie Rigsbee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Walking Across Egypt has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Walking Across Egypt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Walking Across Egypt tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Walking Across Egypt (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Walking Across Egypt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Walking Across Egypt worth watching?
- Walking Across Egypt holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Walking Across Egypt?
- Walking Across Egypt stars Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Mark Hamill, Judge Reinhold, Ellen Burstyn and Gwen Verdon.
- When was Walking Across Egypt released?
- Walking Across Egypt was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.