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The Mummy

1932·Movie
1h 13min·NR
79
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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Scare4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Romance7
  • Wonder7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

It comes to life!

An ancient Egyptian priest named Imhotep is revived when a British archaeological expedition finds his mummy and one of the researchers accidentally reads an ancient life-giving spell. Imhotep escapes from the field site and searches for the reincarnation of the soul of his lover.
Classic HorrorAncient Egypt MysteryGothic RomanceSupernatural ThrillerIconic Monster FilmBlack & White CinemaUnsettling AtmosphereCinematic HeritageSlow-Burn Narrative

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Where can I stream The Mummy legally?

The Mummy is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Mummy worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Mummy rated?

NRDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Mummy?

1 h 13 min

The Mummy runs 1 h 13 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Mummy?

Critics90
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate The Mummy higher (90) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Mummy in?

EnglishArabicFrench

It was made in English, with some Arabic, French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Mummy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Mummy in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Mummy use?

The Mummy (1959)The Mummys CurseThe Mummys TombThe Mummys GhostThe Mummy DemasteredThe Mummy (1932)Revenge of the MummyThe Curse of the Mummy's TombThe Scorpion King: Rise of the AkkadianThe Mummy TrilogyBlood from the Mummy's TombThe Mummy's Handand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for The Mummy, including The Mummy (1959), The Mummys Curse, The Mummys Tomb.