The Mummy (1999): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Mummy is a 1999 action thriller directed by Stephen Sommers, starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes and earned $417.6 million worldwide on a $80 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 48 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Stephen Sommers
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $80M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Mummy About?
The premise of The Mummy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the desert town of Hamunaptra, a daring adventurer's discovery unleashes a terrifying curse. An ancient mummy rises, seeking the reincarnation of his lost love, and a desperate race begins to stop him. As they delve deeper into the sands, they uncover long-buried secrets and face a growing threat that could plunge the world into chaos.
The Mummy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mummy
- immortality
- book of the dead
- mummy character
- long haired woman
- insect attack
- propeller aeroplane
- orientalism
- 1920s
- pharoah
- ancient egypt
- title spoken by character
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- good versus evil
- shared universe
- year 1926
- camp
- campy
- man tied up
- gallows
- strangulation
- bald man
- handheld weapon
- key
- supervillain
- night
- city of the dead
- year 1923
- rifle
- male bodyguard
- firearm
- handgun
- museum
- ladder
- brother and sister
- human remains
- watercraft
- animal
- hand tool
- man thrown overboard
- giant statue
- flaming torch
- umbrella
- campfire
- american man
- semi automatic pistol
- propeller airplane
- scratch mark
- egyptian book of the dead
- high priest
- bandage over eyes
The Mummy Cast
Brendan Fraser leads the cast, with Rachel Weisz. Directed by Stephen Sommers.
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Director Stephen Sommers
More from Stephen Sommers
More films directed by Stephen Sommers, best-rated first: The Jungle Book, The Mummy Returns, Odd Thomas and Van Helsing.
The Mummy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Mummy 48 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 48 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 69% User score
See on TMDB
The Mummy Plot Summary
What happens in The Mummy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In ancient Egypt, during the tumultuous times of 1290 BC, the high priest Imhotep finds himself swept into a forbidden love affair with Anck-su-Namun, the beautiful mistress of Pharaoh Seti. Their passionate relationship defies the strict edicts forbidding other men from touching her. When the Pharaoh uncovers their illicit rendezvous, a desperate plot unfolds leading to the murder of Seti. Imhotep is ensnared by the guards, but the cunning Anck-su-Namun takes her own life, with the hope that Imhotep will resurrect her from the dead.
Full summary
The whole story of The Mummy, scene by scene
The Mummy Box Office & Budget
The Mummy grossed $417.6 million worldwide on a $80 million budget, 5.2 times what it cost. $157.1 million came from the US and Canada and $260.5 million (62%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$417.6M
5.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $157.1M
- International
- $260.5M
- Budget
- $80M
The Mummy Awards & Nominations
The Mummy was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2000 1 nomination- Nominated Best Special Visual Effects
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Oscars 2000 1 nomination- Nominated Sound
The Mummy Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 2 trailers and 4 clips.
- Trailer 25th Anniversary | Official Trailer
- Clip Slaying the Immortal Imhotep
- Clip Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz Awaken the Mummy
- Clip Brendan Fraser Saving The Day - Extended Preview
How Well Do You Know The Mummy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who was the high priest involved in the affair with Anck-su-Namun?
Cars in The Mummy
2 cars on screen: the Humber 16/50 and the Ford Model AA.
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Humber 16/50 Important role -
Ford Model AA Background role
The Mummy Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “La Mummia” and “미이라”.
- Also known as
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- La Mummia
- 미이라
- 木乃伊
- 盗墓迷城
- Mūmija
- The Mummy (La momia)
- La momia (The Mummy)
- Xác Ướp
- Мумия
- The Mummy I
- The Mummy 1
- 盜墓迷城
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- Die Mumie
- La Momie
- Mumya
- Múmia
- Mumie
- La momia
- A Múmia
- Mumien
- Muumio
- Mumia
- Мумията
- ハムナプトラ 失われた砂漠の都
- เดอะ มัมมี่ : คืนชีพคำสาปนรกล้างโลก
- Η Μούμια
- המומיה
- مومیایی
- Мумія
- Мумија
- 神鬼傳奇
- Mumija
- Xác Ướp 1, მუმია
- La mòmia
- द मम्मी
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The Mummy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Mummy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Mummy?
The Mummy runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was The Mummy released?
The Mummy was released on May 7, 1999.
Who directed The Mummy?
The Mummy was directed by Stephen Sommers.
More films by Stephen Sommers Who is in the cast of The Mummy?
The Mummy stars Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz.
How much did The Mummy make at the box office?
The Mummy grossed $417.6 million worldwide ($157.1 million domestic, $260.5 million international) on a budget of $80 million.
How is The Mummy rated?
The Mummy has 48 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Was The Mummy nominated for any awards?
The Mummy received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does The Mummy have a post-credit scene?
No. The Mummy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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