IMDb > The Mummy (1999)
The Mummy
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user reviewsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

The Mummy (1999) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 98 | slideshow) Videos (see all 8)
The Mummy (1999) -- Trailerfan.com - Trailer (Flash)
The Mummy (1999) -- In ancient Egypt Imhotep and the Pharoah's sexy mistress kill the Pharoah and suffer the consequences.
The Mummy (1999) -- Rick and Evelyn battle it out with Imhotep. A golden book and a sharp sword are their only weapons.
The Mummy (1999) -- Rick and his gang fly across the desert in hot pursuit of Evelyn and Imhotep. While in flight the plane encounters some sandy turbulence.

Oscar Nominations    Photos    more »

Overview

User Rating:
6.8/10   90,734 votes
Your Rating:
Saving vote...
Deleting vote...
/10   (delete | history)
Sorry, there was a problem
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 17% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writers (WGA):
Stephen Sommers (screen story) and
Lloyd Fonvielle (screen story) ...
more
Contact:
View company contact information for The Mummy on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
7 May 1999 (USA) more
Tagline:
The sands will rise. The heavens will part. The power will be unleashed. more
Plot:
An American serving in the French Foreign Legion on an archaeological dig at the ancient city of Hamunaptra accidentally awakens a Mummy. full summary | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 4 wins & 18 nominations more
User Reviews:
Silly Fun more (930 total)


Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for pervasive adventure violence and some partial nudity.
Runtime:
125 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Filming Locations:

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The building used for the Cairo Museum was an actual government building in Marrakesh. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: Evie's mirror trick for lighting the underground room would only work for a few minutes, at best. The movement of the sun across the sky would necessitate constant corrections in the placement of the mirrors. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Ardeth Bay: [narrating] Thebes, City of the Living. Crown jewel of Pharaoh Seti the First. Home of Imhotep, Pharaoh's high priest, keeper of the dead. Birthplace of Anck Su Namun, Pharaoh's mistress. No other man was allowed to touch her. But for their love, they were willing to risk life itself.
more
Movie Connections:
References The Man Who Would Be King (1975) more
Soundtrack:
'Al Nahla Al 'Ali (The Tall Palm Tree) more

FAQ

Why did the Egyptians put such a dangerous curse on Imhotep? Wouldn't this cause unnecessary danger if someone revived him?
How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?
Is this movie based on a book?
more
75 out of 99 people found the following review useful.
Silly Fun, 12 May 1999
8/10
Author: catmom-2 from Los Angeles

Citizen Kane it ain't, but if you're looking for good, silly, H. Rider Haggardesque fun, this is the film for you. While it hasn't replaced the Universal classic in my affections, let's face it, the venerable original creaks a little. I mean, Karloff's Imhotep only moves two feet per hour -- geez, how will I ever escape him? Arnold Vosloo's Mummy is considerably more fleet, and frankly (from the dirty old lady's perspective) is pretty darned buff for a dead guy. A modern affectation, sure, but I like the idea of a mummy with a great butt.

Brendan Fraser looks good, has a fabulous voice, and a whole boatload of goofy charm. Hey! Call me shallow, but that's pretty much all I'm looking for in a screen idol. John Hannah was acceptable, if not inspired, as the wastrel brother. Rachel Weisz is gorgeous, and acquits herself well in the role of "Heroine in an Adventure Film;" i.e., she screams and gets rescued a lot.

OK, I lie. The modern "Heroine in an Adventure Film" is SPUNKY, screams, and gets rescued a lot.

And as to Oded Fehr, who plays the mysterious desert guardian of the mummy's tomb (a role traditionally assayed by Welsh character actors) -- I and the rest of the ladies in my party indicated, through a series of incoherent grunts and some unattractive drooling, a strong desire to see much, much more of him. And we mean that both literally and figuratively. Powers that be, please take note.

A couple of small caveats: the bug quotient in this film is much higher than I usually tolerate. It puts you right off your Milk Duds. And where in the hell did those camels come from?

So if you're in a mood for brainless entertainment, I recommend that you set your intellect on stun, rush to the nearest cineplex, buy the large popcorn (WITH butter), and settle in for a couple of hours of colorful, loud, over-the-top fun.

Catmommie

Was the above review useful to you?
more (930 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Mummy (1999)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
'you're the first one i'm coming after' lozziebear666
Didn't like this movie jdreck
'My glasses, MY GLASSES!!!! ' monsieurbibo54
Soldier Mummies Shadibilocate
Goofs discoblitz
electric fans and oil lamps diannatena
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
The Mummy Returns Raiders of the Lost Ark Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Action section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.