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The Mummy Returns

2001Movie2 h 10 minPG-13

55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic486.6Rotten Tomatoes46%63%

An epic, thrilling adventure movie about fantasy and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for big ideas, tears or romance.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Blockbuster Adventure
  • Egyptian Mythology
  • Family Reunion Action
  • High-Stakes Spectacle
  • Brendan Fraser Charm
  • Supernatural Thriller
  • Fast-Paced Escapism
  • Iconic Score
  • Modern Indiana Jones

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Stephen Sommers
Written by
Stephen Sommers
Produced by
James Jacks, Sean Daniel
Music by
Alan Silvestri

Everyone

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Facts

May 4, 2001 · 2 h 10 min · PG-13

Released
May 4, 2001
Runtime
2 h 10 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Arabic
Made in
United States
Budget
$98 million
Box office
$443 million
Available in
137 countries

Tropes

Bad Boss, Took a Level in Badass, Quit Your Whining +9

  • Bad Boss
  • Took a Level in Badass
  • Quit Your Whining
  • Eat the Summoner
  • There Was a Door
  • "You!" Exclamation
  • Artistic License – Physics
  • Groin Attack
  • Brought Down to Normal
  • Jump Scare
  • Throwing Your Sword Always Works
  • Finger Wag

12 of 165 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Mummy Returns?"

Questions about The Mummy Returns

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Mummy Returns?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Mummy Returns from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 130 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Mummy Returns worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 46%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (64 out of 100) than critics (47).

Is The Mummy Returns okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Mummy Returns plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (9 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

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 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 tropes for it, including Bad Boss, Took a Level in Badass, and Quit Your Whining.