The Prince of Egypt (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1998, The Prince of Egypt is a drama, adventure, family and animation film directed by Simon Wells, running about 99 minutes. “The Power Is Real. The Story is Forever. The Time is Now.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This is the extraordinary tale of two brothers named Moses and Ramses, one born of royal blood, and one an orphan with a secret past. Growing up the best of friends, they share a strong bond of free-spirited youth and good-natured rivalry. But the truth will ultimately set them at odds, as one becomes the ruler of the most powerful empire on earth, and the other the chosen leader of his people! Their final confrontation will forever change their lives and the world.
Who’s in it. The Prince of Egypt stars Val Kilmer as Moses / God (voice), Ralph Fiennes as Rameses (voice), Michelle Pfeiffer as Tzipporah (voice) and Sandra Bullock as Miriam (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Prince of Egypt has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $218.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Wonder Project Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Prince of Egypt page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prince of Egypt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prince of Egypt (1998)?
- In US, The Prince of Egypt is available to stream on Wonder Project Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Prince of Egypt worth watching?
- The Prince of Egypt holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Prince of Egypt?
- The Prince of Egypt stars Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock and Jeff Goldblum.
- When was The Prince of Egypt released?
- The Prince of Egypt was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.