Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1955, Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and horror film directed by Charles Lamont, running about 79 minutes. “They're back -- in their mummy's arms!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the murder of an archaeologist puts a valuable medallion into their hands, Abbott and Costello waste little time in trying to sell it, only to find themselves pursued by police, a slinky adventuress, an Egyptian high priest, and the mummy himself.
Who’s in it. Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy stars Bud Abbott as Peter Patterson, Lou Costello as Freddie Franklin, Marie Windsor as Madame Rontru and Michael Ansara as Charlie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (1955)?
- In US, Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy is available to stream on 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 Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy worth watching?
- Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy?
- Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Marie Windsor, Michael Ansara and Dan Seymour.
- When was Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy released?
- Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.