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Gods of Egypt
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Alex Proyas. With Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Brenton Thwaites, Gerard Butler.
5.7/10
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A common thief joins a mythical god on a quest through Egypt.
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5.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA common thief joins a mythical god on a quest through Egypt.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Gods of Egypt.
MoviHero lists February 25, 2016 as the release date for Gods of Egypt. Alex Proyas is the listed director. The listed cast includes Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Horus, Brenton Thwaites as Bek, Gerard Butler as Set, Chadwick Boseman as Thoth. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateFebruary 25, 2016
GenresAdventure · Fantasy · Action
Runtime2h 7m
DirectorAlex Proyas
CastNikolaj Coster-Waldau as Horus, Brenton Thwaites as Bek, Gerard Butler as Set, Chadwick Boseman as Thoth
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Gods of Egypt right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Gods of Egypt runs 2h 7m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 5.7/10 from 4,496 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“When the credits rolled after having watched this movie with my kids I was perplexed.”
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“The illegitimate child of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and Marvel's Thor.”
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“A fight among the gods, for the Egyptian empire.”
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“Fantasy is very difficult to get right in films.”
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