Mystery of the Cocaine Mummies
1996, English. Directed by Sarah Marris.
The UK series Equinox brings us this investigation of a mystery that is baffling Egyptologists. The case calls into question whole areas of accepted scientific fact from botany, through chemistry to archaeology. In 1992, routine tests on a mummy in a Munich museum revealed high body levels of cocaine and nicotine. But such substances were not available in ancient Egypt, coming as they do from the Americas – not, apparently, to be “discovered” for thousands of years after the passing of the Egyptian dynasties. Are the mummies fakes; were the substances from plants that have since disappeared or were there, in fact, trade routes between Egypt and South America that predate accepted chronology?
- Runtime
- 0h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Mystery of the Cocaine Mummies
Mystery of the Cocaine Mummies isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 September 1996.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Details
- Released
- 8 September 1996
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Sarah Marris
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Mystery of the Cocaine Mummies
As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
2000 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
S4: The Bob Lazar Story
2026 · 8.4/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Above Majestic
2018 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Capital in the Twenty-First Century
2019 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Birth of the Living Dead
2013 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Toxic Love Story
2026 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Unknown: The Lost Pyramid
2023 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Come See Me in the Good Light
2025 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
McQueen
2018 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
180° South
2010 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Mystery of the Cocaine Mummies: quick answers
Is Mystery of the Cocaine Mummies worth watching?
Mystery of the Cocaine Mummies doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Mystery of the Cocaine Mummies?
Mystery of the Cocaine Mummies runs 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Does Mystery of the Cocaine Mummies have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mystery of the Cocaine Mummies. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mystery of the Cocaine Mummies parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Mystery of the Cocaine Mummies yet.
Which OTT platform is Mystery of the Cocaine Mummies on?
Mystery of the Cocaine Mummies isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 September 1996. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mystery of the Cocaine Mummies?
If you liked Mystery of the Cocaine Mummies, try As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty, S4: The Bob Lazar Story, Above Majestic.
Who directed Mystery of the Cocaine Mummies?
Mystery of the Cocaine Mummies (1996) was directed by Sarah Marris and stars Robin Ellis, John Baines, Svetlana Balabanova.