Mummies: Tales from the Egyptian Crypts (1996): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1996, Mummies: Tales from the Egyptian Crypts is a documentary series.

What it’s about. Journey back to the rich and fantastic world of ancient Egypt - a world where animals could magically jump out of a hieroglyph and change the meaning of your writing. Where giant pyramids were a gateway to the afterlife. Where a king's ransom could by an elaborate preservation of your corpse. Join us as the world's greatest Egyptologists and the latest computer technology bring this extraordinary world to life. We'll unlock the secrets of the Pyramids and the Sphinx, decipher long-secret hieroglyphs and explore the glittering sepulcher of the legendary Tutankhamun. We'll even get an inside look at the recently discovered KV-5, believed to be the family tomb of Ramses the Great.

Who’s in it. Mummies: Tales from the Egyptian Crypts stars Frank Langella as Narrator.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Mummies: Tales from the Egyptian Crypts 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 Mummies: Tales from the Egyptian Crypts page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mummies: Tales from the Egyptian Crypts tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.