The Mummy (1999) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Dashing legionnaire Rick O'Connell stumbles upon the hidden ruins of Hamunaptra while in the midst of a battle to claim the area in 1920s Egypt. It has been over three thousand years since former High Priest Imhotep suffered a fate worse than death as a punishment for a forbidden love—along with a curse that guarantees eternal doom upon the world if he is ever awoken.
Rated PG-13 • 1999 • 2h 4m
This action-adventure film earns its PG-13 rating for pervasive adventure violence and scary horror elements that may be too intense for younger viewers. The violence includes frequent gunfights, swordplay, and supernatural threats, such as a man being mummified alive and flesh-eating scarabs that crawl under characters' skin and devour them. The film also features some partial nudity in a scene with a character wearing body paint and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Mummy appropriate for kids?
This action-adventure film earns its PG-13 rating for pervasive adventure violence and scary horror elements that may be too intense for younger viewers. The violence includes frequent gunfights, swordplay, and supernatural threats, such as a man being mummified alive and… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Mummy
What happens in The Mummy, moment by moment
- 0:02 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
- 0:03 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in The Mummy
Mild sexual content includes a brief scene where a female character is seen from behind wearing only body paint and a thong, revealing her buttocks. The plot is driven by a forbidden affair, but this is only alluded to and never shown. The main characters flirt and share a single kiss at the end.
Violence and gore in The Mummy
The film contains strong and sustained, though largely bloodless, adventure violence and horror. A man is punished by having his tongue cut out (off-screen) and being mummified alive with flesh-eating scarabs. Other scenes show faces melting from acid, a scarab burrowing graphically under a man's skin before he kills himself, and characters whose eyes and tongues are missing. There are numerous battles with guns and swords, and resurrected mummies are shot, dismembered, and set on fire. A man is fatally stabbed…
Read more — free accountLanguage in The Mummy
Language is infrequent and mild for a PG-13 film. It includes a few uses of "hell," "damn," "ass," "bastard," and a single use of "sons of bitches."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Mummy
Substance use is minor. In one scene, the main characters share a bottle of whiskey around a campfire, and one character becomes comically intoxicated. Several minor characters are seen smoking cigarettes.
Mature themes in The Mummy
The film's primary themes are rooted in horror and the supernatural. The central plot involves a cursed, undead priest who regenerates by killing people and intends to perform a human sacrifice to resurrect his lost love. There are numerous frightening scenes involving the decaying but powerful mummy, swarms of flesh-eating insects, and sudden jump scares. The concept of being cursed and buried alive is a recurring source of terror.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Mummy appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Mummy is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This action-adventure film earns its PG-13 rating for pervasive adventure violence and scary horror elements that may be too intense for younger viewers. The violence includes frequent gunfights, swordplay, and…
What age rating does The Mummy have?
The Mummy is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Mummy about?
This action-adventure film earns its PG-13 rating for pervasive adventure violence and scary horror elements that may be too intense for younger viewers. The violence includes frequent gunfights, swordplay, and supernatural threats, such as a man being mummified alive and flesh-eating scarabs that crawl under…
Is there sex or nudity in The Mummy?
Mild sexual content includes a brief scene where a female character is seen from behind wearing only body paint and a thong, revealing her buttocks. The plot is driven by a forbidden affair, but this is only alluded to and never shown. The main characters…
How violent is The Mummy?
The film contains strong and sustained, though largely bloodless, adventure violence and horror. A man is punished by having his tongue cut out (off-screen) and being mummified alive with flesh-eating scarabs. Other scenes show faces melting from acid, a…
Is the language in The Mummy appropriate for kids?
Language is infrequent and mild for a PG-13 film. It includes a few uses of "hell," "damn," "ass," "bastard," and a single use of "sons of bitches."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Mummy?
Substance use is minor. In one scene, the main characters share a bottle of whiskey around a campfire, and one character becomes comically intoxicated. Several minor characters are seen smoking cigarettes.
What mature themes appear in The Mummy?
The film's primary themes are rooted in horror and the supernatural. The central plot involves a cursed, undead priest who regenerates by killing people and intends to perform a human sacrifice to resurrect his lost love. There are numerous frightening scenes…
How long is The Mummy?
The Mummy runs 124 minutes, directed by Stephen Sommers, released in 1999.
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