The Mummy (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1999, The Mummy is an action, fantasy and adventure film directed by Stephen Sommers, running about 124 minutes. “The legend you know. The adventure you have yet to imagine.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Mummy stars Brendan Fraser as Rick O'Connell, Rachel Weisz as Evelyn Carnahan, John Hannah as Jonathan Carnahan and Arnold Vosloo as Imhotep, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Mummy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $415.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on 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 (1999)?
- In US, The Mummy is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mummy?
- The Mummy stars Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo and Kevin J. O'Connor.
- When was The Mummy released?
- The Mummy was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.