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The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

2008Movie1 h 52 minPG-13

34
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Letterboxd2.3/5Metacritic314.8Rotten Tomatoes13%30%

A breakneck, 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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Story

A new evil awakens.

Archaeologist Rick O'Connell travels to China, pitting him against an emperor from the 2,000-year-old Han dynasty who's returned from the dead to pursue a quest for world domination. This time, O'Connell enlists the help of his wife and son to quash the so-called 'Dragon Emperor' and his abuse of supernatural power.

Feels like

  • Supernatural Action Adventure
  • Family Bonding Quest
  • Ancient Mythology Reimagined
  • High-Octane Spectacle
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Historical Fantasy
  • Blockbuster Entertainment
  • Visual Effects Heavy
  • Light-hearted Tone
  • Franchise Continuation

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Rob Cohen
Written by
Miles Millar, Alfred Gough
Produced by
Stephen Sommers, James Jacks, Sean Daniel
Music by
Randy Edelman

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Facts

July 1, 2008 · 1 h 52 min · PG-13

Released
July 1, 2008
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Chinese, Sanskrit
Made in
United States, China, Germany
Budget
$145 million
Box office
$403 million
Available in
137 countries

Tropes

Full-Name Ultimatum, Use Your Head, Heroic Sacrifice +9

  • Full-Name Ultimatum
  • Use Your Head
  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • Shown Their Work
  • Tear Off Your Face
  • Big Damn Heroes
  • Annoying Arrows
  • Pretty in Mink
  • Here We Go Again!
  • Green-Eyed Monster
  • Mayfly–December Romance
  • Sequel Hook

12 of 50 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor?"

Questions about The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor 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: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor worth watching?

34
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34 (IMDb 5.3, Letterboxd 2.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 13%, and Metacritic 31). Audiences rate it higher (44 out of 100) than critics (22).

Is The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor 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.

Can I half-watch The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

What tropes does The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor use?

Full-Name UltimatumUse Your HeadHeroic SacrificeShown Their WorkTear Off Your FaceBig Damn HeroesAnnoying ArrowsPretty in MinkHere We Go Again!Green-Eyed MonsterMayfly–December RomanceSequel Hookand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 tropes for it, including Full-Name Ultimatum, Use Your Head, and Heroic Sacrifice.