The Mummy (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 5.5

The Mummy poster

Released in 2017, The Mummy is an action, thriller, fantasy and adventure film directed by Alex Kurtzman, running about 110 minutes. “Welcome To A New World of Gods And Monsters” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Though safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient queen whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia, and terrors that defy human comprehension.

Who’s in it. The Mummy stars Tom Cruise as Nick Morton, Annabelle Wallis as Jennifer Halsey, Sofia Boutella as Ahmanet and Jake Johnson as Chris Vail, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Mummy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $409.2M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mummy page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Mummy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Mummy (2017)?
In US, The Mummy is available to stream on Hulu, HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Mummy worth watching?
The Mummy holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Mummy?
The Mummy stars Tom Cruise, Annabelle Wallis, Sofia Boutella, Jake Johnson and Courtney B. Vance.
When was The Mummy released?
The Mummy was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.