The Mummy Returns (2001) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated PG-13 • 2001 • 2h 10m
This action-adventure sequel received its PG-13 rating for pervasive fantasy violence and frightening scenes. The content is significantly more intense than in the first film, featuring non-stop combat, scary monsters, and several disturbing deaths. Parents should be aware of frequent stylized violence including large-scale battles, shootings, and monster attacks, as well as the death of a main character, though she is later… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Mummy Returns appropriate for kids?
This action-adventure sequel received its PG-13 rating for pervasive fantasy violence and frightening scenes. The content is significantly more intense than in the first film, featuring non-stop combat, scary monsters, and several disturbing deaths. Parents should be aware of… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Mummy Returns
What happens in The Mummy Returns, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:12 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in The Mummy Returns
Content is light. In a historical flashback and a later fight scene, two female characters battle while wearing revealing clothing (bustiers and short skirts). There are several passionate but non-explicit kisses between a married couple. One female character, an antagonist, is briefly seen from behind wearing an outfit that exposes her buttocks in a non-sexual context.
Violence and gore in The Mummy Returns
Strong and frequent fantasy violence is the film's main feature. There are large-scale battle sequences with sword fighting and impalements, though with little blood. Characters frequently use firearms. Mummified monsters and a giant scorpion-man creature attack and kill people; a man is torn apart (largely off-screen), and a villain is graphically swarmed and eaten by scorpions. In one scene, a character is beheaded by pygmy mummies (very quick). A main character is fatally stabbed, and another villain has the…
Read more — free accountLanguage in The Mummy Returns
Language is very mild. There are a few uses of words like "hell," "damn," and "ass," as well as a couple instances of "goddamn."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Mummy Returns
None. There is no on-screen smoking, drinking, or drug use.
Mature themes in The Mummy Returns
The film contains strong and sometimes intense thematic content. A central plot point involves the kidnapping of an 8-year-old boy, who is then placed in constant mortal danger. A beloved main character is murdered on-screen in front of her husband and son, a scene that is emotionally intense and distressing, although she is later brought back to life by magic. Themes of death, grief, parental fear, sacrifice, and a villain's suicide due to heartbreak are all present.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Mummy Returns appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Mummy Returns is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This action-adventure sequel received its PG-13 rating for pervasive fantasy violence and frightening scenes. The content is significantly more intense than in the first film, featuring non-stop combat, scary monsters…
What age rating does The Mummy Returns have?
The Mummy Returns is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Mummy Returns about?
This action-adventure sequel received its PG-13 rating for pervasive fantasy violence and frightening scenes. The content is significantly more intense than in the first film, featuring non-stop combat, scary monsters, and several disturbing deaths. Parents should be aware of frequent stylized violence including…
Is there sex or nudity in The Mummy Returns?
Content is light. In a historical flashback and a later fight scene, two female characters battle while wearing revealing clothing (bustiers and short skirts). There are several passionate but non-explicit kisses between a married couple. One female…
How violent is The Mummy Returns?
Strong and frequent fantasy violence is the film's main feature. There are large-scale battle sequences with sword fighting and impalements, though with little blood. Characters frequently use firearms. Mummified monsters and a giant scorpion-man creature…
Is the language in The Mummy Returns appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild. There are a few uses of words like "hell," "damn," and "ass," as well as a couple instances of "goddamn."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Mummy Returns?
None. There is no on-screen smoking, drinking, or drug use.
What mature themes appear in The Mummy Returns?
The film contains strong and sometimes intense thematic content. A central plot point involves the kidnapping of an 8-year-old boy, who is then placed in constant mortal danger. A beloved main character is murdered on-screen in front of her husband and son, a…
How long is The Mummy Returns?
The Mummy Returns runs 130 minutes, directed by Stephen Sommers, released in 2001.
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