Tutankhamun: The Truth Uncovered (2014): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2014, Tutankhamun: The Truth Uncovered is a documentary film directed by Tom Stubberfield, running about 59 minutes.

What it’s about. What killed King Tutankhamun? Ever since his spectacular tomb was discovered, the boy king has been the most famous pharaoh of all ancient Egypt. But his mysterious death, at just 19 years old, has never been explained. In this BBC One special, presenter Dallas Campbell reveals new scientific research and carries out unique experiments to get to the truth. For the first time, a virtual autopsy of Tut's mummified body reveals astonishing secrets about the pharaoh. Using CT scan data, the programme creates the first ever full size, scientifically accurate image of the real Tutankhamun. Brand new DNA analysis uncovers a shocking secret about Tut's family background, and the genetic trail of clues leads to a radical and revolutionary new theory to explain Tut's sudden and unexpected death. This is an epic detective story that uncovers the extraordinary truth of the boy behind the golden mask.

Who’s in it. Tutankhamun: The Truth Uncovered stars Dallas Campbell as Self - Presenter.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Tutankhamun: The Truth Uncovered sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tutankhamun: The Truth Uncovered page.

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