The Mummy (1999)
Kernel Score: 76% · 9,801 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Released: 1999-04-16
Runtime: 124 minutes
Is The Mummy worth watching?
Worth watching. A cheerful adventure with plenty of jokes, a good pair of leads and creaky-but-fun monsters. It is not scary, and the effects have dated, but it is still a very easy way to spend two hours.
Watch it if you
- like old-fashioned adventure
- enjoy Brendan Fraser being charming
- want a light, family-friendly film
Skip it if you
- want real horror
- dislike dated computer effects
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Mummy
- Stream: Peacock
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
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.
The Mummy parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Mummy is a PG-13 adventure with fantasy violence, a resurrected mummy, and some scary imagery.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes fantasy violence, a menacing reanimated mummy, and battle/adventure sequences.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Mummy
If you liked The Mummy, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) — 92%: The model for the adventure serial, and still the best
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) — 94%: Adventure with warmth and humour
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) — 87%: Swashbuckling fun with a supernatural twist
- The Princess Bride (1987) — 85%: Funny, charming fantasy adventure
- Stargate (1994) — 79%: Ancient Egypt meets science fiction
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) — 84%: A bigger, noisier sequel in the same spirit
Director
Cast
- Brendan Fraser as Rick O'Connell
- Rachel Weisz as Evelyn Carnahan
- John Hannah as Jonathan Carnahan
- Arnold Vosloo as Imhotep
- Patricia Velásquez as Anck-Su-Namun
- Oded Fehr as Ardeth Bay
- Kevin J. O'Connor as Beni Gabor
- Jonathan Hyde as Allen Chamberlain
- Erick Avari as Terence Bey
- Stephen Dunham as Isaac Henderson
The Mummy FAQ
Is The Mummy worth watching?
Worth watching. A cheerful adventure with plenty of jokes, a good pair of leads and creaky-but-fun monsters. It is not scary, and the effects have dated, but it is still a very easy way to spend two hours.
Where can I watch The Mummy?
In the US you can stream The Mummy on Peacock, watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Mummy OK for kids?
The Mummy is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Mummy is a PG-13 adventure with fantasy violence, a resurrected mummy, and some scary imagery.
What movies are like The Mummy?
If you liked The Mummy, try Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and The Princess Bride.