The Mummy
1959, English. Directed by Terence Fisher.
Torn from the tomb to terrify the world!
One by one the archaeologists who discover the 4,000-year-old tomb of Princess Ananka are brutally murdered. Kharis, high priest in Egypt 40 centuries ago, has been brought to life by the power of the ancient gods and his sole purpose is to destroy those responsible for the desecration of the sacred tomb. But Isobel, wife of one of the explorers, resembles the beautiful princess, forcing the speechless and tormented monster to defy commands and abduct Isobel to an unknown fate.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- 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 278 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Mummy is streaming on TCM in India.
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Cast & crew
- Terence FisherDirector
- Peter CushingJohn Banning
- Christopher LeeKharis, the Mummy
- Yvonne FurneauxIsobel Banning / Princess Ananka
- Eddie ByrneInspector Mulrooney
- Felix AylmerStephen Banning
- Raymond HuntleyJoseph Whemple
- George PastellMehemet Bey
- Michael RipperPoacher
- George WoodbridgePolice Constable
- Harold GoodwinPat
- Denis ShawMike
- Gerald LawsonIrish Customer
Details
- Released
- 1 August 1959
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jimmy Sangster
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The Mummy: quick answers
What comes after The Mummy?
Next in the series: The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (1964), The Mummy's Shroud (1967), and Blood from the Mummy's Tomb (1971).
Is The Mummy worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 278 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Mummy?
The Mummy runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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 is streaming on TCM in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mummy?
If you liked The Mummy, try The Mummy, The Curse of Frankenstein, The Oblong Box.
Who directed The Mummy?
The Mummy (1959) was directed by Terence Fisher and stars Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Yvonne Furneaux.