# Where to watch Mystery of the Cocaine Mummies (1996) in the UK

> Mystery of the Cocaine Mummies (1996) is available to watch free in the UK on Channel 4. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1996  
**Runtime:** 50 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T04:33:59.918Z)  

## Synopsis

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?

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Channel 4](https://www.channel4.com/search?q=Mystery%20of%20the%20Cocaine%20Mummies)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Mystery of the Cocaine Mummies for free in the UK?**

Mystery of the Cocaine Mummies (1996) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom.

**Is Mystery of the Cocaine Mummies on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Mystery of the Cocaine Mummies is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/513412/mystery-of-the-cocaine-mummies-1996
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