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The Mummy

Directed by Alex Kurtzman · 2017 ·

Short answer

Is The Mummy worth watching?

Probably not. The Mummy (2017) earns a 37% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audiences (35%) responded more warmly than critics (16%). See the 4 inputs.

37%
Celluloid Score Not Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

16% Editorial Rating
35% Audience snapshot · excluded
34 Metascore
★★☆☆☆ Letterboxd 2.1
5.4 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 50m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 15 (UK) · U (India) · M (Australia) · PG (Canada)
Cast
Tom Cruise , Annabelle Wallis , Sofia Boutella , Jake Johnson , Courtney B. Vance , Russell Crowe , Marwan Kenzari , Neil Maskell , Javier Botet , Andrew Brooke
Streaming
Prime Video, HBO Max
Language
English

Also known as La momia La Momie Die Mumie A Múmia ザ・マミー 呪われた砂漠の王女 미이라 新木乃伊 神鬼傳奇

Where to watch

  • Prime Video
  • HBO Max

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Mummy by country

Country Streaming on
India Netflix, Prime Video, Vi Movies & TV
Indonesia Netflix, Prime Video
Japan Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT
Malaysia Netflix, Prime Video
Nigeria Netflix, Prime Video
Pakistan Netflix
Philippines Netflix, Prime Video
South Africa Netflix, Prime Video
South Korea Netflix, Wavve
Thailand Netflix, Prime Video
Turkey Netflix, Prime Video
United Arab Emirates Netflix, Prime Video
United Kingdom Prime Video
United States Prime Video, HBO Max

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (16/100).
  • Audience reception was lukewarm (35%).
  • Celluloid Score 37% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
  • Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics

Not ideal for

  • Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick
  • Horror fans expecting broad audience validation

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Streaming availability, artwork and title metadata courtesy of TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

Is The Mummy worth watching?

Probably not — The Mummy earns a 37% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. It suits short runtime — easy weeknight watch, but anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

Universal’s Dark Universe false start — Cruise’s globe-trotting action energy couldn’t save a muddled monster reboot.

, Founder & Editor

Audiences (35%) responded more warmly than critics (16%).

What is The Mummy about?

Though safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient queen whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia, and terrors that defy human comprehension.

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The Mummy: frequently asked questions

Is The Mummy worth watching?

Probably not. The Mummy (2017) has a Celluloid Score of 37%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch The Mummy?

In the United States, The Mummy streams on Prime Video, HBO Max with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Netflix, Prime Video, Vi Movies & TV in India; Netflix, Prime Video in Indonesia; Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix, Prime Video in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is The Mummy?

The Mummy runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

What is The Mummy rated?

The Mummy is rated PG-13 in the United States, 15 in the UK, U in India, M in Australia and PG in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in The Mummy?

The Mummy is directed by Alex Kurtzman and stars Tom Cruise, Annabelle Wallis, Sofia Boutella, Jake Johnson, Courtney B. Vance.

What is the Metascore for The Mummy?

Metacritic's Metascore for The Mummy is 34 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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