# The Mummy (2017) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-mummy-2017/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 36% |
| Critic Score | 16% |
| Audience Score | 35% |
| Metascore | 34/100 |
| Letterboxd | 2.1/5 |
| IMDb | 5.4/10 |
| Director | Alex Kurtzman |
| Genres | Fantasy, Thriller, Action, Adventure, Horror |
| Runtime | 110 min |

## Quick answer

The Mummy (2017) earns a 36% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Universal’s Dark Universe false start — Cruise’s globe-trotting action energy couldn’t save a muddled monster reboot. Critics and audiences diverge (16% critic vs 35% audience). Metascore 34/100. Directed by Alex Kurtzman.

## Critics consensus

Universal’s Dark Universe false start — Cruise’s globe-trotting action energy couldn’t save a muddled monster reboot.

## Synopsis

Though safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient queen whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia, and terrors that defy human comprehension.

## Cast

Tom Cruise, Annabelle Wallis, Sofia Boutella, Jake Johnson, Courtney B. Vance, Russell Crowe, Marwan Kenzari, Neil Maskell, Javier Botet, Andrew Brooke

## Common questions

**Is The Mummy worth watching?**
The Mummy holds a 36% Celluloid Score. Universal’s Dark Universe false start — Cruise’s globe-trotting action energy couldn’t save a muddled monster reboot.

**What is The Mummy about?**
Though safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient queen whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia, and terrors that defy human comprehension.

**Who directed The Mummy?**
The Mummy (2017) was directed by Alex Kurtzman.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Mummy?**
36% — the average of five public sources: critics 16%, audience 35%, Metascore 34/100, Letterboxd 2.1/5, and IMDb 5.4/10.

**Where can I watch The Mummy?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Mummy page for current options.

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