The Mummy
1932, English. Directed by Karl Freund.
It comes to life!
An ancient Egyptian priest named Imhotep is revived when a British archaeological expedition finds his mummy and one of the researchers accidentally reads an ancient life-giving spell. Imhotep escapes from the field site and searches for the reincarnation of the soul of his lover.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 743 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Mummy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Part of a series
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Cast & crew
- Karl FreundDirector
- Boris KarloffImhotep / Ardath Bey
- Zita JohannHelen Grosvenor / Princess Anck-es-en-Amon
- David MannersFrank Whemple
- Arthur ByronSir Joseph Whemple
- Edward Van SloanDr. Muller
- Bramwell FletcherRalph Norton
- Noble JohnsonThe Nubian Servant
- Kathryn ByronFrau Muller
- Leonard MudieProfessor Pearson
- James CraneThe Pharaoh
- Henry VictorThe Saxon Warrior (scenes deleted)
- Arnold GrayKnight (scenes deleted)
Details
- Released
- 22 December 1932
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John L. Balderston, Richard Schayer, Nina Wilcox Putnam
- Budget
- $196K
- Box office
- $1.4K
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The Mummy: quick answers
What comes after The Mummy?
Next in the series: The Mummy's Hand (1940), The Mummy's Tomb (1942), and The Mummy's Ghost (1944).
Is The Mummy worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 743 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Mummy?
The Mummy runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Does The Mummy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Mummy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Mummy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Mummy is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Mummy on?
The Mummy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mummy?
If you liked The Mummy, try Lee Cronin's The Mummy, The Mummy Resurrection, Dead Silence.
Who directed The Mummy?
The Mummy (1932) was directed by Karl Freund and stars Boris Karloff, Zita Johann, David Manners.