The Mummy (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1932, The Mummy is a horror film directed by Karl Freund, running about 73 minutes. “It Comes to Life!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ancient Egyptian priest named Imhotep is revived when an archaeological expedition finds his mummy and one of the archaeologists accidentally reads an ancient life-giving spell. Imhotep escapes from the field site and searches for the reincarnation of the soul of his lover.
Who’s in it. The Mummy stars Boris Karloff as Imhotep, alias Ardath Bey, Zita Johann as Helen Grosvenor / Princess Anck-es-en-Amon, David Manners as Frank Whemple and Arthur Byron as Sir Joseph Whemple, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Mummy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Mummy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mummy tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mummy (1932)?
- In US, 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 The Mummy worth watching?
- The Mummy holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mummy?
- The Mummy stars Boris Karloff, Zita Johann, David Manners, Arthur Byron and Edward Van Sloan.
- When was The Mummy released?
- The Mummy was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.