Movies Like Riddles of the Sphinx (2008)

Riddles of the Sphinx is a 2008 fantasy, science fiction, tv movie film from George Mendeluk with a MovieMagicScore of 4.0/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Gods of Egypt and Day of the Mummy.

Fantasy Science Fiction TV Movie

Gods of Egypt

2016

A common thief joins a mythical god on a quest through Egypt.

5.7

MagicScore

Day of the Mummy

2014

Welcome to Egypt, land of the Pharaohs. A place steeped in history and legend; Gods and spiritual guides; untold wealth – and the bone-cracking, blood-spilling guardians of its riches. Jack Wells has arrived in Egypt in search of the famous diamond known as The Codex Stone. His journey leads him to the tomb of the cursed King Neferu, cursed not by name but by nature. With his centuries-old slumber disturbed by timeless human greed, the King rises from the dead with a blood-lust that cannot be quenched and a raging fury that will shred flesh from bone, bringing terrible and tormented death to all who dare witness the Day of the Mummy.

5.2

MagicScore

Sands of Oblivion

2007

The film tells the story of a prop from the 1923 movie The Ten Commandments that was actually an authentic artifact from antiquity with cursed powers. In the modern day these resurface leading to murder and mayhem.

4.5

MagicScore

Me, Myself & I: Lost in Time

2022

Luì is about to receive his diploma as a scientist until Mr. S and Perfidia will try to undermine the Me against You.

7.7

MagicScore

Death on the Nile

1978

As Hercule Poirot enjoys a luxurious cruise down the Nile, a newlywed heiress is found murdered on board and every elegant passenger becomes a prime suspect.

7.1

MagicScore

The Spy Who Loved Me

1977

Russian and British submarines with nuclear missiles on board both vanish from sight without a trace. England and Russia both blame each other as James Bond tries to solve the riddle of the disappearing ships. But the KGB also has an agent on the case.

6.8

MagicScore

Stargate

1994

An interstellar teleportation device, found in Egypt, leads to a planet with humans resembling ancient Egyptians who worship the god Ra.

7.0

MagicScore

The Mummy

2017

Though safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient queen whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia, and terrors that defy human comprehension.

5.5

MagicScore

Unknown: The Lost Pyramid

2023

Egyptian archeologists dig into history, discovering tombs and artifacts over 4,000 years old as they search for a buried pyramid in this documentary.

7.4

MagicScore

#10

Dr. Phibes Rises Again

1972

The eminent Dr. Phibes awakens from a decade of suspended animation and heads to Egypt with the corpse of his dead wife, which he intends to resurrect by murdering people in strange and heinous ways.

6.3

MagicScore

#11

Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra

2002

History's favorite Gauls assist Queen Cleopatra when she wagers that the Egyptian people can build a palace for Julius Caesar in just three months.

7.4

MagicScore

#12

The Mummy

1999

Dashing legionnaire Rick O'Connell stumbles upon the hidden ruins of Hamunaptra while in the midst of a battle to claim the area in 1920s Egypt. It has been over three thousand years since former High Priest Imhotep suffered a fate worse than death as a punishment for a forbidden love—along with a curse that guarantees eternal doom upon the world if he is ever awoken.

7.0

MagicScore

#13

Mummies

2023

Through a series of unfortunate events, three mummies end up in present-day London and embark on a wacky and hilarious journey in search of an old ring belonging to the Royal Family, stolen by ambitious archaeologist Lord Carnaby.

6.9

MagicScore

#14

The Mummy Returns

2001

Rick and Evelyn O’Connell, along with their 8-year-old son Alex, discover the key to the legendary Scorpion King’s might: the fabled Bracelet of Anubis. Unfortunately, a newly resurrected Imhotep has designs on the bracelet as well, and isn’t above kidnapping its new bearer, Alex, to gain control of Anubis’s otherworldly army.

6.4

MagicScore

#15

The Scorpion King

2002

In ancient Egypt, peasant Mathayus is hired to exact revenge on the powerful Memnon and the sorceress Cassandra, who are ready to overtake Balthazar's village. Amid betrayals, thieves, abductions and more, Mathayus strives to bring justice to his complicated world.

5.6

MagicScore

#16

The Ten Commandments

1956

Escaping death, a Hebrew infant is raised in a royal household to become a prince. Upon discovery of his true heritage, Moses embarks on a personal quest to reclaim his destiny as the leader and liberator of the Hebrew people.

7.8

MagicScore

#17

The Prince of Egypt

1998

The strong bond between two brothers is challenged when their chosen responsibilities set them at odds, with extraordinary consequences.

7.3

MagicScore

#18

The Ten Commandments: The Movie

2016

Follows Moses leading and conducting the Hebrew people from the slavery of Egypt to the freedom towards the Promised Land according to the Ancient Testament Bible book of the Exodus. The story told like never before is faithful to the Scriptures.

7.2

MagicScore

#19

Cleopatra

1963

Determined to hold on to the throne, Cleopatra seduces the Roman emperor Julius Caesar. When Caesar is murdered, she redirects her attentions to his general, Marc Antony, who vows to take power—but Caesar’s successor has other plans.

7.0

MagicScore

#20

Asterix and Cleopatra

1968

Popular animated hero Asterix and his faithful sidekick Obelix travel to ancient Egypt to help Cleopatra build a new summer home. Cleopatra and Julius Caesar have made a bet, with Caesar wagering the project cannot be completed in a few weeks time. With the help of a magic potion, Asterix comes to the rescue of the Queen of the Nile as Caesar and an angry architect plot against them.

6.9

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Riddles of the Sphinx?

The top films similar to Riddles of the Sphinx by MovieMagicScore are Gods of Egypt (5.7), Day of the Mummy (5.2), Sands of Oblivion (4.5). Each shares fantasy/science fiction/tv movie themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Riddles of the Sphinx worth watching?

Riddles of the Sphinx holds a MovieMagicScore of 4.0/10 from 23 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Riddles of the Sphinx?

Riddles of the Sphinx (2008) is a fantasy, science fiction, tv movie film directed by George Mendeluk, starring Dina Meyer, Lochlyn Munro, Emily Tennant.

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This ranked list pairs Riddles of the Sphinx (2008), a fantasy and science fiction and tv movie film from George Mendeluk, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Dina Meyer take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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