The Egyptian (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1954, The Egyptian is a drama and history film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 139 minutes. “To Nefer, shameless temptress of Babylon, he surrendered his parents' hope of immortality!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Egyptian stars Jean Simmons as Merit, Victor Mature as Horemheb, Gene Tierney as Baketamon and Peter Ustinov as Kaptah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Egyptian has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Egyptian page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Egyptian tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Egyptian (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Egyptian change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Egyptian worth watching?
- The Egyptian holds an audience score of 6.2 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 The Egyptian?
- The Egyptian stars Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Gene Tierney, Peter Ustinov and Edmund Purdom.
- When was The Egyptian released?
- The Egyptian was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.