Prisoners of the Sun
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Overview
A young American archaeological apprentice is drawn into a perilous expedition deep beneath the timeless sands of Egypt. Escaping death traps and ancient monsters, the expedition discovers a secret older than history, and a danger beyond imagination. The "sleepers" have awoken, the gods have arisen, and the countdown to the end of the world has beg...
Director / Creator
Roger Christian
Writers
Peter Atkins, Anthony Hickox
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About Prisoners of the Sun (2013)
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Overview
Prisoners of the Sun (2013) is a Action, Adventure, and Horror film from United States and Germany. the film was directed by Roger Christian from a screenplay by Peter Atkins and Anthony Hickox. It runs 1 hour and 25 minutes and was produced primarily in English and French.
What it's about
A young American archaeological apprentice is drawn into a perilous expedition deep beneath the timeless sands of Egypt. Escaping death traps and ancient monsters, the expedition discovers a secret older than history, and a danger beyond imagination. The "sleepers" have awoken, the gods have arisen, and the countdown to the end of the world has begun.
Cast and crew
The film stars John Rhys-Davies, David Charvet, and Carmen Chaplin in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Peter Atkins and Anthony Hickox, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, Prisoners of the Sun holds a rating of 3.7/10 based on 1,675 user votes. These numbers place Prisoners of the Sun within the broader landscape of Action and Adventure cinema from 2013, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
Prisoners of the Sun is currently available to stream with a subscription on Amazon Prime Video, Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, or Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why Prisoners of the Sun is worth knowing
If you enjoy Action or Adventure films, Prisoners of the Sun offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2013 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how action evolved during that period. Performances from John Rhys-Davies and David Charvet are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Prisoners of the Sun on your watchlist for later.
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