Sphinx (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1981, Sphinx is a thriller, adventure and mystery film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, running about 118 minutes. “Someone is hunting tourists out of season.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Egyptologist Erica Baron finds more than she bargained for during her long-planned trip to The Land of the Pharoahs - murder, theft, betrayal, love, and a mummy's curse!
Who’s in it. Sphinx stars Lesley-Anne Down as Erica Baron, Frank Langella as Akmed Khazzan, Maurice Ronet as Yvon Mageot and John Gielgud as Abdu-Hamdi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Sphinx has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Sphinx page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sphinx tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sphinx (1981)?
- In US, Sphinx is available to 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 Sphinx worth watching?
- Sphinx holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, adventure and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sphinx?
- Sphinx stars Lesley-Anne Down, Frank Langella, Maurice Ronet, John Gielgud and Vic Tablian.
- When was Sphinx released?
- Sphinx was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.