---
title: "Under Wraps"
year: 1997
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/under-wraps-1997"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 76212
imdb_id: "tt0128801"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 87
content_rating: "G"
---

# Under Wraps (1997) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/under-wraps-1997

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Under Wraps is a 1997 American television comedy film directed by Greg Beeman and shot in Chico, California. It holds cultural significance as the first Disney Channel Original Movie ever produced by the network, eventually being included in its 100 DCOM milestone.

The plot follows three twelve-year-olds named Marshall, Gilbert, and Amy who accidentally free a 3,000-year-old mummy. The film maintains a comedic and adventurous tone as the children must race against a midnight deadline on Halloween to return the mummy to his resting place before he turns to dust and misses his chance to reunite with his long-lost love.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Three kids race against a Halloween midnight deadline to return a 3,000-year-old mummy to his resting place."

### Why Watch
- It is the first Disney Channel Original Movie released by Disney Channel.
- It features a comedic adventure involving three twelve-year-olds and a 3,000-year-old mummy.
- It stars Bill Fagerbakke in a dual role alongside Adam Wylie, Mario Yedidia, and Clara Bryant.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers seeking complex horror may find it too lighthearted as a G-rated family comedy.
- Tone & Suitability: It is a G-rated comedy and family television film with a light, accessible tone suitable for all audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #1990s-nostalgia, #halloween-comedy, #family-adventure, #mummy-unbound, #kids-on-a-mission

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Greg Beeman
- **Networks / Studios**: Hallmark Entertainment, Mummy Entertainment, Disney Channel

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mario Yedidia** as *Marshall*
- **Adam Wylie** as *Gilbert*
- **Clara Bryant** as *Amy*
- **Ken Hudson Campbell** as *Bruce*
- **Corinne Bohrer** as *Marshall's Mom*
- **Penny Peyser** as *Amy's Mom*
- **Ed Lauter** as *Kubat*
- **Bill Fagerbakke** as *Harold / Ted*
- **Tom Virtue** as *Movie Dad*
- **Laura Leary** as *Movie Mom*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Under Wraps?
Streaming availability is listed on platforms like The Movie Database under its watch now section.

### Q: Is it worth watching?
It is worth watching as a nostalgic piece of television history and the first-ever Disney Channel Original Movie.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
Under Wraps is a standalone television film rather than an episodic series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Under Wraps — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/76212)
- [Under Wraps (1997 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Under_Wraps_(1997_film))
- [Under Wraps (TV Movie 1997) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0128801/fullcredits/)
- [Under Wraps (1997) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/76212-under-wraps/cast)
- [Under Wraps (1997 film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Under_Wraps_(1997_film))

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