The Mummy
Family FavoritePG-13

The Mummy

The sands will rise. The heavens will part. The power will be unleashed.

1999 • 124 min • Adventure · Action · Fantasy

Synopsis

Dashing legionnaire Rick O'Connell stumbles upon the hidden ruins of Hamunaptra while in the midst of a battle to claim the area in 1920s Egypt. It has been over three thousand years since former High Priest Imhotep suffered a fate worse than death as a punishment for a forbidden love—along with a curse that guarantees eternal doom upon the world if he is ever awoken.

Our family guide

Best from age 12
92
Movie Knight Score
10242 reviews
  • 100 Reviewers · 7 · 72%
  • 70 Audience · 10235 · 28%

Set in 1920s Egypt, an adventurer and a librarian accidentally awaken an ancient mummy with destructive powers. They must race against time to stop him from unleashing a curse upon the world, encountering ancient traps and supernatural threats along the way.

Violence & peril
6/10
Language
2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
3/10
Romance & sensuality
2/10
Scary moments
7/10

Heads up

  • Supernatural horror and jump scares
  • Some intense action sequences
  • Characters face peril and death

What it models well

  • Courage in the face of fear
  • Protecting ancient history
  • Teamwork and ingenuity

Talk about it after

  • Ancient curses and their origins
  • The history and allure of Egyptology
  • The consequences of forbidden love

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Top billed cast

Director: Stephen Sommers • Crew: Stephen Sommers

Trailers & clips

The Resurrection of Imhotep - Extended Preview

Rick O'Connell Fights Imhotep in the Tomb

Imhotep's Worst Fear

25th Anniversary | Official Trailer

Brendan Fraser Saving The Day - Extended Preview

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz Awaken the Mummy

Unravelling The Legacy of The Mummy

Slaying the Immortal Imhotep

Reviewer notes

Recommended

<em>'The Mummy'</em> is a film that I've taken way too long to see. I've known of these films for ages, in fact I think I (illogically) watched the third film when I was a kid. This first entry is very good. I haven't got much to note other than the fact that there's plenty to enjoy, it's a fun two hours. Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are a sturdy onscreen pairing, both give praiseworthy performances.…

Recommended

The Mummy is one of those movies that never loses its charm, no matter how many times you watch it. Directed by Stephen Sommers, it's the perfect mix of action, adventure, and humor, with just the right amount of spooky thrills to keep things exciting. Brendan Fraser is a standout as Rick O'Connell, bringing charisma, humor, and heart to the role.…

Recommended

This is just a good bit of fun. Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz star as the unlikely couple who set off to discover the golden treasures of Pharaoh Seti I. Alongside her hapless, scaredy-cat brother (John Hannah) they encounter the Mummy - an epitome of evil, disease and destruction - and engage in a battle royale to defeat this monstrous reincarnation.…

Recommended

**An action-comedy horror blockbuster that hits at every level!** The Mummy gets everything right! This remake takes the original monster movie and brilliantly blends it with "Indiana Jones"esque adventure. Though primarily an action-adventure movie, The Mummy adds comedy and horror with outstanding results.…

Recommended

***Indiana Jones Horror Story*** If you think "The Mummy" (1999) is a remake of the glacial, ultra-serious classic of the same name, think again. This version is just as much an action/adventure (and comedy) as it is horror; and not 'horror' in the sense that it's scary, but rather horrific. Also, be ready for quite a few laugh-out-loud parts.…

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers

It's not horror you know - it's just real good family fun. The Mummy is directed by Stephen Sommers, who also co-writes the screenplay with John L. Balderston. It stars Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo & Kevin J. O'Connor. Jerry Goldsmith scores the music and cinematography is by Adrian Biddle.…

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers

Trying to cram action, adventure, fantasy, romance, comedy and horror into a single should not have worked, especially not in a Universal Monsters reboot, but 1999's _The Mummy_ is so much damn fun, that they manage to pull it off with aplomb. _Final rating:★★★½ - I strongly recommend you make the time._

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Details

TMDB audience
7.0/10 (10,235)
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Budget
$80,000,000
Box office
$415,885,488
Franchise
The Mummy Collection
Official site
www.mummyvideo.com

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