Ancient Egypt (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1939, Ancient Egypt is a documentary film, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. This entry in the TravelTalks series visits the ancient Egypt. starting Valley of the Kings in a remote and desolate part of Egypt, the entrance to tomb of King Tut is shown, though the ts priceless treasure is now in the Cairo museum. A visit to Luxor and the ancient city of Thebes, which date to 1500 BC, follow with subsequent visits to Karnak. The film closes by noting that past and present are in harmony with the water wheel and village well still in wide use in the modern age.
Who’s in it. Ancient Egypt stars James A. FitzPatrick.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Ancient Egypt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Curiosity Stream, History Vault, Magellan TV and CuriosityStream Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ancient Egypt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ancient Egypt tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ancient Egypt (1939)?
- In US, Ancient Egypt is available to stream on Curiosity Stream, History Vault and Magellan TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ancient Egypt worth watching?
- Ancient Egypt holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ancient Egypt?
- Ancient Egypt stars James A. FitzPatrick.
- When was Ancient Egypt released?
- Ancient Egypt was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.