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The Mummy Returns

2001·Movie
2h 10min·PG-13
55
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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Wonder6

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Fantasy and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

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About

Adventure is reborn.

Rick and Evelyn O’Connell, along with their 8-year-old son Alex, discover the key to the legendary Scorpion King’s might: the fabled Bracelet of Anubis. Unfortunately, a newly resurrected Imhotep has designs on the bracelet as well, and isn’t above kidnapping its new bearer, Alex, to gain control of Anubis’s otherworldly army.
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Questions about The Mummy Returns

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Where can I stream The Mummy Returns legally?

The Mummy Returns is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Mummy Returns worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 46%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Mummy Returns rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Mummy Returns?

2 h 10 min

The Mummy Returns runs 2 h 10 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Mummy Returns?

Critics47
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate The Mummy Returns higher (64) than critics (47). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Mummy Returns a box office hit?

Budget$98 million
Box office$443 million

Yes. It cost about $98 million to make and earned $443 million worldwide, 4.5 times its budget.

What language is The Mummy Returns in?

EnglishArabic

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

In how many countries can I watch The Mummy Returns?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Mummy Returns in 137 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Mummy Returns use?

Bad BossTook a Level in BadassQuit Your WhiningEat the SummonerThere Was a Door"You!" ExclamationArtistic License – PhysicsGroin AttackBrought Down to NormalJump ScareThrowing Your Sword Always WorksFinger Wagand 153 more

TV Tropes lists 165 storytelling tropes for The Mummy Returns, including Bad Boss, Took a Level in Badass, Quit Your Whining.