Is The Mummy appropriate for children?

# The Mummy (1999) - Parental Guide This PG-13 adventure film features strong action violence, including combat scenes and mummy attacks that may frighten younger children. While language and sexual content are mild, the overall intensity and horror elements make it better suited for older children (13+) rather than younger viewers.

What age is The Mummy suitable for?

Our verdict for The Mummy is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Mummy safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1999

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Adventure, Action, Fantasy

Synopsis

Dashing legionnaire Rick O'Connell stumbles upon the hidden ruins of Hamunaptra while in the midst of a battle to claim the area in 1920s Egypt. It has been over three thousand years since former High Priest Imhotep suffered a fate worse than death as a punishment for a forbidden love—along with a curse that guarantees eternal doom upon the world if he is ever awoken.

Cast

Brendan Fraser

Rick O'Connell

Rachel Weisz

Evelyn Carnahan

John Hannah

Jonathan Carnahan

Arnold Vosloo

Imhotep

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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