Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "giza-egypt"

1. The Mummy (1999)

PG-13 | 124 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

At an archaeological dig in the ancient city of Hamunaptra, an American serving in the French Foreign Legion accidentally awakens a mummy who begins to wreak havoc as he searches for the reincarnation of his long-lost love.

Director: Stephen Sommers | Stars: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo

Votes: 463,107 | Gross: $155.25M

2. Death on the Nile (2022)

PG-13 | 127 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

While on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot must investigate the murder of a young heiress.

Director: Kenneth Branagh | Stars: Tom Bateman, Annette Bening, Kenneth Branagh, Russell Brand

Votes: 189,773 | Gross: $45.63M

3. Death on the Nile (1978)

PG | 140 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

As Hercule Poirot enjoys a luxurious cruise down the Nile, a newlywed heiress is found murdered on board. Can Poirot identify the killer before the ship reaches the end of its journey?

Director: John Guillermin | Stars: Peter Ustinov, Mia Farrow, Simon MacCorkindale, Jane Birkin

Votes: 39,978

4. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)

PG | 92 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

The Fantastic Four learn that they aren't the only super-powered beings in the universe when they square off against the powerful Silver Surfer and the planet-eating Galactus.

Director: Tim Story | Stars: Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis

Votes: 277,894 | Gross: $131.92M

5. The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec (2010)

PG | 107 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

An adventure set in the early part of the 20th century and focused on a popular novelist and her dealings with would-be suitors, the cops, monsters, and other distractions.

Director: Luc Besson | Stars: Louise Bourgoin, Mathieu Amalric, Gilles Lellouche, Jean-Paul Rouve

Votes: 22,686

6. The Chipmunk Adventure (1987)

G | 77 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

The Chipmunks compete with the Chipettes in a round-the-world race.

Director: Janice Karman | Stars: Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Janice Karman, Dody Goodman, Susan Tyrrell

Votes: 5,991 | Gross: $6.80M

7. Sphinx (1981)

PG | 118 min | Adventure, Mystery, Thriller

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.

Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Lesley-Anne Down, Frank Langella, Maurice Ronet, John Gielgud

Votes: 1,780 | Gross: $2.02M

8. Cairo Time (2009)

PG | 90 min | Drama, Romance

A romantic drama about a brief, unexpected love affair that catches two people completely off-guard.

Director: Ruba Nadda | Stars: Patricia Clarkson, Alexander Siddig, Elena Anaya, Amina Annabi

Votes: 6,839 | Gross: $1.60M

9. Category 7: The End of the World (2005)

TV-PG | 85 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

A deadly category 7 storm wreaks havoc on the world. Meanwhile, kidnappers threaten to make matters even worse.

Stars: Cameron Daddo, Gina Gershon, Shannen Doherty, Randy Quaid

Votes: 2,964

10. Chasing Mummies (2010– )

60 min | Documentary, Adventure, History

A documentary filmmaker, his film crew, and a group of archaeological fellows follow renowned Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass on his daily adventures and discoveries.

Stars: Allan Morton, David Cheetham, Derek Lincoln, Zahi Hawass

Votes: 162

11. Koran by Heart (2011)

TV-G | 90 min | Documentary, News

A global contest reading of the Quran by young Muslim children that takes place in Cairo, Egypt annually during Ramadan. A coming of age story about Muslim kids in modern times.

Director: Greg Barker

Votes: 382

12. Les pyramides (vue générale) (1897)

1 min | Documentary, Short

Camel train shown passing by a Sphinx.

Director: Alexandre Promio

Votes: 230

13. Sphinx (1961)

57 min | Documentary

Travelogue documentary short film of ancient and modern Egypt.

Director: Slavko Janevski

14. 7 Wonders of the Ancient World (2006 Video Game)

E | Adventure, Family

Embark on a journey no one has taken before. Your quest begins building The Great Pyramid of Giza and other amazing historic buildings brick by brick, Welcome player to.. 7 Wonders of the Ancient World.

Votes: 9

15. Digging for the Truth (2005– )
Episode: Who Built Egypt's Pyramids? (2005)

TV-PG | 46 min | Documentary, History, Mystery

The great Egyptian Pyramids of Giza have inspired awe and wonder and, quite likely, fierce speculation from the moment they were built. In fact, even the date of their construction has ... See full summary »

Director: Brian Leckey | Stars: Josh Bernstein, Dany Roy, John Van Auken, Salima Ikram

Votes: 14

16. Gargoyles (1994–1997)
Episode: Grief (1995)

TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

The World Tourers come to Egypt where they find a grieving Emir plotting to enslave the death god, Anubis.

Directors: Takamitsu Kawamura, Kazuo Terada | Stars: Brigitte Bako, Clancy Brown, Keith David, Jonathan Frakes

Votes: 187

17. Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode: There But for the Grace of God (1998)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

While collecting artifacts on a distant planet, Daniel Jackson is knocked out after touching a mirror-like object. He awakens in the same room but is unable to locate the other members of ... See full summary »

Director: David Warry-Smith | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge

Votes: 1,634

18. Tales from the Darkside (1983–1988)
Episode: Beetles (1987)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Archaeologist Arthur Hartley is accused of stealing expensive artifacts from a museum, is warned of a curse that befalls those who touch the artifacts, but won't be stopped in his quest for wealth.

Director: Frank De Palma | Stars: Rod McCary, Sirri Murad, Donald MacKechnie, Colm Meaney

Votes: 222

19. Blake et Mortimer (1997)
Episode: Le mystère de la grande pyramide (1997)

Animation, Adventure, Crime

A new chamber in the Pyramid of Kheops is about to be discovered. Blake and Mortimer find that an uncommon thief, the Colonel Olrik, wants to steal the treasure that it may contain.

Directors: Yannick Barbaud, Stéphane Bernasconi | Stars: Yves Barsacq, Pierre Baton, Patrice Baudrier, Hervé Bellon

Votes: 34

20. Ancient Aliens (2009– )
Episode: Chariots, Gods and Beyond (2009)

TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, History, Sci-Fi

According to ancient alien theorists, extraterrestrials with superior knowledge of science and engineering landed on Earth thousands of years ago, sharing their expertise with early ... See full summary »

Director: Kevin Burns | Stars: Luis Navia, Barry Downing, Erich von Däniken, Michael Cremo

Votes: 704

21. Nova (1974– )
Episode: Riddles of the Sphinx (2010)

TV-G | 55 min | Documentary

Nova investigates the Great Sphinx of Egypt in an attempt to understand its origin, creation, and purpose.

Director: Gary Glassman | Stars: Laura Brown, Rick Brown, Günter Dreyer, Ramsey Faragallah

Votes: 60

22. Nova (1974– )
Episode: Building Pharaoh's Ship (2010)

TV-G | 53 min | Documentary

Nova explores ancient Egyptian techniques of ship building by following a team of archaeologist as they construct a ship based on ancient designs.

Director: Stéphane Bégoin | Stars: Kathryn Bard, Mosaad El-Hedek, Mohamed Abd El-Maguid, Ramsey Faragallah

Votes: 39

23. Quantum Leap (2022–2024)
Episode: Nomads (2023)

TV-PG | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

When Ben leaps as far as Egypt into an undercover CIA agent caught in a dangerous game of international espionage, he must move quickly to save a woman's life.

Director: Chris Grismer | Stars: Raymond Lee, Caitlin Bassett, Mason Alexander Park, Nanrisa Lee

Votes: 363

24. Kong: The Animated Series (2000–2001)
Episode: The Sleeping City (2005)

TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

The gang travels to Egypt to foil De La Porta's scheme to resurrect an ancient god of evil...

Directors: Marc Boréal, Stéphane Roux | Stars: Daphne Goldrick, Saffron Henderson, David Kaye, Scott McNeil

25. Secrets (2013– )
Episode: Death Cult of the Sphinx (2013)

TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary, History

Archeologists search for and interpret tiny clues to determine the origin of the Sphinx and who it represents.

Director: Rob Coldstream | Stars: Corey Johnson, A. Ali Omar Gaber, Melinda Hartwig, Zahi Hawass

Votes: 54

26. McMafia (2018)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (2018)

TV-14 | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Semiyon convinces Alex into a venture designed to harm Vadim's business in Prague. Meanwhile, a young girl is taken on a very different journey.

Director: James Watkins | Stars: Sofya Lebedeva, Amir El-Masry, Romina Tonkovic, James Norton

Votes: 629

27. Nova (1974– )
Episode: Decoding the Great Pyramid (2019)

TV-G | 54 min | Documentary

Archaeological research by Mark Lehner and Zahi Hawass shed light on some of the mysteries of the Egyptian pyramids.

Director: Tom Fowlie | Stars: Eric Meyers, Mark Lehner, Salima Ikram, Claire Malleson

Votes: 113