Tale of the Mummy (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1998, Tale of the Mummy is a fantasy, adventure and horror film directed by Russell Mulcahy, running about 88 minutes. “The curse is legend. The terror is real.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Centuries ago, under the sands of ancient Egypt, a Prince was buried and his tomb eternally cursed so that no man would ever again suffer from his evil ways. But hundreds of years later on a greedy search for treasure, a group of archaeologists break the cursed seal of the tomb. Every man vanishes without a trace, leaving behind only a log book, and a deadly warning of the legend of the bloodthirsty Talos.
Who’s in it. Tale of the Mummy stars Jason Scott Lee as Riley, Louise Lombard as Samantha Turkel, Sean Pertwee as Bradley Cortese and Lysette Anthony as Dr. Claire Mulrooney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Tale of the Mummy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Tale of the Mummy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tale of the Mummy tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tale of the Mummy (1998)?
- In US, Tale of the Mummy is available to 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 Tale of the Mummy worth watching?
- Tale of the Mummy holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tale of the Mummy?
- Tale of the Mummy stars Jason Scott Lee, Louise Lombard, Sean Pertwee, Lysette Anthony and Michael Lerner.
- When was Tale of the Mummy released?
- Tale of the Mummy was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.