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The Mummy

  • 19991999
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 4m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
414K
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The Mummy (1999)
At an archaeological dig in the ancient city of Hamunaptra, an American serving in the French Foreign Legion accidentally awakens a mummy who begins to wreck havoc as he searches for the reincarnation of his long-lost love.
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At an archaeological dig in the ancient city of Hamunaptra, an American serving in the French Foreign Legion accidentally awakens a mummy who begins to wreak havoc as he searches for the rei... Read allAt an archaeological dig in the ancient city of Hamunaptra, an American serving in the French Foreign Legion accidentally awakens a mummy who begins to wreak havoc as he searches for the reincarnation of his long-lost love.At an archaeological dig in the ancient city of Hamunaptra, an American serving in the French Foreign Legion accidentally awakens a mummy who begins to wreak havoc as he searches for the reincarnation of his long-lost love.

IMDb RATING
7.1/10
414K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
514
9
  • Director
    • Stephen Sommers
  • Writers
    • Stephen Sommers(screen story)
    • Lloyd Fonvielle(screen story)
    • Kevin Jarre(screen story)
  • Stars
    • Brendan Fraser
    • Rachel Weisz
    • John Hannah
Top credits
  • Director
    • Stephen Sommers
  • Writers
    • Stephen Sommers(screen story)
    • Lloyd Fonvielle(screen story)
    • Kevin Jarre(screen story)
  • Stars
    • Brendan Fraser
    • Rachel Weisz
    • John Hannah
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.1KUser reviews
    • 130Critic reviews
    • 48Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 5 wins & 24 nominations total

    Videos1

    The Mummy (1999) Trailer
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    The Mummy (1999) Trailer

    Photos246

    Arnold Vosloo in The Mummy (1999)
    Brendan Fraser in The Mummy (1999)
    Brendan Fraser, John Hannah, and Rachel Weisz in The Mummy (1999)
    Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, and Arnold Vosloo in The Mummy (1999)
    Arnold Vosloo in The Mummy (1999)
    Brendan Fraser, John Hannah, and Rachel Weisz in The Mummy (1999)
    Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz in The Mummy (1999)
    The fort is overrun
    Rick & Beni prepare to fight along their fellow soldiers
    Rachel Weisz stars as Evie
    Rachel Weisz stars as Evie
    Arnold Vosloo in The Mummy (1999)

    Top cast

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    Brendan Fraser
    Brendan Fraser
    • Rick O'Connellas Rick O'Connell
    Rachel Weisz
    Rachel Weisz
    • Evelyn Carnahanas Evelyn Carnahan
    John Hannah
    John Hannah
    • Jonathan Carnahanas Jonathan Carnahan
    Arnold Vosloo
    Arnold Vosloo
    • Imhotepas Imhotep
    Kevin J. O'Connor
    Kevin J. O'Connor
    • Beni Gaboras Beni Gabor
    Jonathan Hyde
    Jonathan Hyde
    • Dr. Allen Chamberlainas Dr. Allen Chamberlain
    Oded Fehr
    Oded Fehr
    • Ardeth Bayas Ardeth Bay
    Erick Avari
    Erick Avari
    • Dr. Terrence Beyas Dr. Terrence Bey
    Stephen Dunham
    Stephen Dunham
    • Mr. Hendersonas Mr. Henderson
    Corey Johnson
    Corey Johnson
    • Mr. Danielsas Mr. Daniels
    Tuc Watkins
    Tuc Watkins
    • Mr. Burnsas Mr. Burns
    Omid Djalili
    Omid Djalili
    • Warden Gad Hassanas Warden Gad Hassan
    Aharon Ipalé
    Aharon Ipalé
    • Pharaoh Seti Ias Pharaoh Seti I
    Bernard Fox
    Bernard Fox
    • Captain Winston Havelockas Captain Winston Havelock
    Patricia Velasquez
    Patricia Velasquez
    • Anck Su Namunas Anck Su Namun
    Carl Chase
    • Hookas Hook
    Mohammed Afifi
    • Hangmanas Hangman
    Abderrahim El Aadili
    • Camel Traderas Camel Trader
    • Director
      • Stephen Sommers
    • Writers
      • Stephen Sommers(screen story) (screenplay)
      • Lloyd Fonvielle(screen story)
      • Kevin Jarre(screen story)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    An English librarian called Evelyn Carnahan becomes interested in starting an archaeological dig at the ancient city of Hamunaptra. She gains the help of Rick O'Connell, after saving him from his death. What Evelyn, her brother Jonathan and Rick are unaware of is that another group of explorers are interested in the same dig. Unfortunately for everyone, this group ends up unleashing a curse which been laid on the dead High Priest Imhotep. Now 'The Mummy' is awake and it's going to take a lot more than guns to send him back to where he came from. —Film_Fan
    mummymummy charactergood versus evilimmortalitygallows260 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The sands will rise. The heavens will part. The power will be unleashed.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Fantasy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for pervasive adventure violence and some partial nudity
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Brendan Fraser nearly died during a scene where his character is hanged. Rachel Weisz remembered, "He [Fraser] stopped breathing and had to be resuscitated."
    • Goofs
      The codex-style books (pages, covers, and binding) were not invented until the Roman Empire. Ancient Egyptians used scrolls. Therefore, the Book of the Dead and the Book of Amun-Ra should not look like modern books at all.
    • Quotes

      Beni: [after a shipwreck] O'Connell! Hey, O'Connell! It looks to me like I've got all the horses!

      Rick: Hey, Beni! Looks to me like you're on the wrong side of the *river*!

    • Crazy credits
      At the end credits of the film, the main cast and crews' names are first presented in hieroglyphics, then change into Roman(English) fonts that have a hieroglyphic-like look to them (the rest of the credits are also in this font). After the main cast and crew is named, the rest of the credits, instead of scrolling down in traditional straight lines, are staggered in snake-like patterns, while hieroglyphics are placed in various areas of the credits and on the screen.
    • Alternate versions
      Universal Studios released a Family Friendly version on DVD that removes objectionable content. This version has a blue border on the DVD cover.
    • Connections
      Edited into La tomba (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      'Al Nahla Al 'Ali (The Tall Palm Tree)
      Written by Metqal Qemawi Metqal, Yunis Al Hilali
      Performed by The Musicians of the Nile
      Courtesy of Real World Records Ltd.

    User reviews1.1K

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    I love this movie so much!
    A real romp of an adventure/horror genre with a wonderful aesthetic that works perfectly and he period setting is pure genius at creating an immersive world. Performances are terrific with Weisz and Fraser having a blast and a great dynamic. The CGI does look a little outdated and of course brings the overall film down but the humour and the overall tone is balanced brilliantly.
    helpful•30
    4
    • MR_Heraclius
    • Feb 20, 2020

    FAQ7

    • What is 'The Mummy' about?
    • Is this movie based on a book?
    • Why did the Egyptians put such a dangerous curse on Imhotep? Wouldn't this cause unnecessary danger if someone revived him?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 7, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Egyptian (Ancient)
      • Arabic
      • Chinese
      • Hebrew
      • Hungarian
    • Also known as
      • Xác Ướp Ai Cập
    • Filming locations
      • Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Alphaville Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $80,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $155,385,488
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $43,369,635
      • May 9, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $415,933,406
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 4 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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