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The Mummy Returns (2001)

“Adventure is reborn.”

6.4/10 · 7,938 votes 2h 10m pg-13 ActionFantasyAdventure

#85 of 148 films from 2001 #1272 of 2168 in action

Directed by Stephen Sommers · Written by Stephen Sommers

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Overview

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.

Cast

Brendan Fraseras Rick O'Connell
Rachel Weiszas Evelyn O'Connell / Nefertiri
John Hannahas Jonathan Carnahan
Oded Fehras Ardeth Bay
Arnold Voslooas Imhotep
Patricia Velásquezas Meela / Anck-Su-Namun
Freddie Boathas Alex O'Connell
Dwayne Johnsonas Mathayus / The Scorpion King
Alun Armstrongas Baltus Hafez
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbajeas Lock-Nah
Shaun Parkesas Izzy Buttons
Bruce Byronas "Red" Willits
Joe Dixonas Jacques Clemons
Tom Fisheras Jacob Spivey

Facts

Release dateMay 4, 2001
Runtime130 min (2h 10m) — longer as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresAction, Fantasy, Adventure
LanguageEN
Budget$98,000,000
Box office$443,280,904 (4.5× budget)
IMDbtt0209163

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Questions

How long is The Mummy Returns?
The Mummy Returns runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Is The Mummy Returns worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 7,938 votes, which places it #85 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 43%) and #1272 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Mummy Returns?
The Mummy Returns was directed by Stephen Sommers. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Mummy (1999), Odd Thomas (2013), Van Helsing (2004).
Who stars in The Mummy Returns?
Brendan Fraser as Rick O'Connell; Rachel Weisz as Evelyn O'Connell / Nefertiri; John Hannah as Jonathan Carnahan; Oded Fehr as Ardeth Bay; Arnold Vosloo as Imhotep; Patricia Velásquez as Meela / Anck-Su-Namun.
What is The Mummy Returns rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Mummy Returns?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18061.

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