The Mummy

What’s it about?

At an archaeological dig in the ancient city of Hamunaptra, an American serving in the French Foreign Legion accidentally awakens a mummy who begins to wreak havoc as he searches for the reincarnation of his long-lost love.

The facts

• Directed by Stephen Sommers
• Starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, and John Hannah
• English, Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, and Hungarian languages
• Runtime: 125 minutes

Why did it get this rating?

This film game was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.

Violence

This film has a few scenes with violence; the strongest moments include: 

• A man threatens to cut another man’s head open with the blade of a fan if he doesn’t give him answers.
• In one scene, a man is stabbed in the back multiple times by two people, however, this happens behind a curtain so only shadows are seen.
• After a man is hung but doesn’t die, he is seen being strangled by the rope.
• Some men are shot by acid from a booby trap. They scream in pain as the acid melts their skin.

Scary scenes

There are various mummies and zombie-like beings in this movie. They are shot, stabbed, blown up, and set on fire, with no blood shown.

The mummy’s appearance can be frightening for some, especially younger viewers.

Offensive language

The film contains some offensive language, with words like “sh*t,” “sons of b*tches,” and “ass.”

When content stays with you:

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.  

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?
• Brain development – how it works, why it matters