The Mummy (1999) Action Fantasy Adventure

Rated PG-13 | Threatrical May 07, 1999 (US) | Genres Action, Fantasy, Adventure | Runtime 2h 04m
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The Mummy Plot Synopsis:

An English librarian called Evelyn Carnahan becomes interested in starting an archaeological dig at the ancient city of Hamunaptra. She gains the help of Rick O'Connell, after saving him from his death. What Evelyn, her brother Jonathan and Rick are unaware of is that another group of explorers are interested in the same dig. Unfortunately for everyone, this group ends up unleashing a curse which been laid on the dead High Priest Imhotep. Now 'The Mummy' is awake and it's going to take a lot more than guns to send him back to where he came from.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: An American serving in the French Foreign Legion on an archaeological dig at the ancient city of Hamunaptra accidentally awakens a mummy.

Tagline: The sands will rise. The heavens will part. The power will be unleashed.

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Official Trailer

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The Mummy Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 1999 (more 1999 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 124 minutes /
Genres:  Action, Fantasy, Adventure
Sub-Genres:  Monsters
Horror Genres:  Creatures
Horror Subgenres:  Critters, Dangerous Exploration
Directors: Stephen Sommers
Stars: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Kevin J. O''Connor … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date May 07, 1999
Box Office: $157,095,368
Awards: 5
Nominations: 24

What is The Mummy Streaming On?

The Mummy is Streaming on Netflix
Language: English, Egyptian (Ancient), Arabic, Chinese,
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Mummy Release Dates In Theaters: May 07, 1999, Netflix: Jan 01, 2020, Blu-ray 4K: Sep 12, 2017
Writers: Stephen Sommers, Lloyd Fonvielle, Kevin Jarre, John L. Balderston, Nina Wilcox Putnam, Richard Schayer
Producers: Patricia Carr, Sean Daniel, James Jacks, Kevin Jarre, Megan Moran
Editors: Bob Ducsay, Kelly Matsumoto

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