The Mummy

Name: The Mummy
Genre: Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Released: 1999-04-16
Cast: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Patricia Velásquez

1999 | 124 min | Adventure, Action, Fantasy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

People are still talking about it and it drew serious awards attention, though it had middling reviews (63% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for fantasy fans and action fans.
The mood: Exciting.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 2 hr 4 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
63% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 BAFTA.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$416 million worldwide on a $80 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.5 million people sought it out in the past year