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Walking Across Egypt

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1999 | 100 min | Drama, Comedy, Family

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Right up the alley of anyone who wants a laugh and a family movie night. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. Liked Blindspotting? This is a good next one.
The mood
Funny with heart, feel-good.
The pace
Lively and easy to follow, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
  • No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

An elderly widow befriends an orphaned juvenile delinquent.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 12K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman

  • Ellen BurstynMattie Rigsbee
  • Jonathan Taylor ThomasWesley Benfield
  • Pat CorleySheriff Tillman
  • Mark HamillLamar
  • Edward HerrmannReverend Vernon
  • Dana IveyBeatrice Vernon
  • Harve PresnellFinner
  • Gwen VerdonAlora
  • Patrick DavidJohnny
  • Jeff KizerDeputy Hollins