Home
search
more | tips
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 commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot 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

Photos (see all 97 | slideshow) Videos (see all 7)
Brendan Fraser stars as an American serving in the French Foreign Legion who, on an archaeological dig at the ancient city of Hamunaptra accidentally awakens the Mummy.
In ancient Egypt Imhotep and the Pharoah's sexy mistress kill the Pharoah and suffer the consequences.
Rick and Evelyn battle it out with Imhotep. A golden book and a sharp sword are their only weapons.

Overview

User Rating:
6.8/10   78,309 votes
Director:
Stephen Sommers
Writers (WGA):
Stephen Sommers (screen story) and
Lloyd Fonvielle (screen story) ...
more
Release Date:
7 May 1999 (USA) more
Tagline:
The sands will rise. The heavens will part. The power will be unleashed. more
Plot:
Brendan Fraser stars as an American serving in the French Foreign Legion who, on an archaeological dig at the ancient city of Hamunaptra accidentally awakens the Mummy. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 4 wins & 18 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(87 articles)
'The Wolfman' May be Delayed Until Fall
 (From Comicmix. 27 November 2008, 7:11 PM, PST)

Weisz Struggled To Learn New Instruments For Upcoming Movie
 (From WENN. 3 November 2008, 11:05 AM, PST)

User Comments:
Not much Horror, Just a Good Movie more

Cast

 (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for pervasive adventure violence and some partial nudity.
Runtime:
125 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Arabic
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Filming Locations:
Ait Benhaddou, Morocco more
MOVIEmeter: ?
^ 10% since last week why?

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
According to director Stephen Sommers, Universal phoned him the morning after this movie was released and said, "We need another one." more
Goofs:
Continuity: It has already been established that some of these beetles/scarabs break out of the golden shells that are part of the decoration on the wall and which allures it's prey. When Jonathan is attacked by the insect, the broken shell disappears as nothing falls away when he holds his hand up. 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:
Referenced in "The Omid Djalili Show: (#1.1)" (2007) more
Soundtrack:
Revive La Ilusion more

FAQ

A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERS
How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?
Is this movie based on a book?
more
31 out of 34 people found the following comment useful:-
Not much Horror, Just a Good Movie, 25 January 2005
8/10
Author: mjw2305 from England

Rick O'Connell (Brendan Frazer) leads the beautiful Evelyn Carnahan (Rachel Weisz) to Hamunaptra (The City of the Dead) where reading from a book brings Imhotep (Pharaoh Seti I's High Priest) back to life.

Once revived Imhotep has only one purpose in this world, to bring his love 'Anck Su Namun' back from the dead to join him, and will kill anyone who gets in his way.

Although based on a Horror Theme, there is little horror on show here, but there are plenty of Great Action Moments, some brilliant visuals and some good humour.

The dialogue is well written and punchy, this combined with some great characters bring the story to life and it turns out to be a terrific Film that is more Action/Comedy than Horror.

8/10

Was the above comment useful to you?
more

Message Boards

Discuss this title with other users on IMDb message board for The Mummy (1999)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
What are the Historical Inaccuracies in This Movie? HELP! EmmyMarin
I prefer this film to any Indiana Jones Rorysfirstkiss
Im-Ho-Tep's death made no sense AndyRyan
hypothetical movie non-related question dannygarcey
The Priest's Punishment mightykc
Is this a movie reference? dannygarcey
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 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Dawn of the Dead
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.