# The Mummy (1999)

> An irreverent archaeological expedition awakens an ancient priest, turning a desert treasure hunt into a supernatural battle for survival.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/447

## Facts

- Runtime: 124 min
- Genres: Adventure, Action, Fantasy
- Director: Stephen Sommers
- Cast: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Patricia Velásquez, Oded Fehr, Kevin J. O'Connor, Jonathan Hyde
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120616/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: breakneck
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, breezy, propulsive, movie night, action adventure marathon

## Synopsis

An ancient curse awakens a long-buried terror, and only a daring team can stop it.

## Movies like The Mummy

- [Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)](https://ember.film/movie/56)
- [The Mummy's Hand (1940)](https://ember.film/movie/19718)
- [Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life (2003)](https://ember.film/movie/1355)
- [The Jewel of the Nile (1985)](https://ember.film/movie/5401)
- [Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)](https://ember.film/movie/60)
- [Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)](https://ember.film/movie/1354)
- [The Mummy Returns (2001)](https://ember.film/movie/1163)
- [The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)](https://ember.film/movie/1164)
- [The Mummy (1959)](https://ember.film/movie/11480)
- [The Mummy's Shroud (1967)](https://ember.film/movie/24878)

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