Building a Better Mummy
Synopsis
An in-depth look into the creative and technical processes that brought us the heart-stopping visual effects of the film, with director Stephen Sommers and the crew at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM).
Top Cast
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Stephen Sommers
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John Andrew Berton Jr.
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Sean Daniel
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Brendan Fraser
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Alexander Laurant
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Daniel Jeannette
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Dennis Turner
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Michael Bauer
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Ben Snow
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Catherine Craig
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Arnold Vosloo
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Nick Dudman
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Ed Kramer
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David Horsley
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Simon Crane
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Rachel Weisz
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John Hannah
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James Jacks
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 1999
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.M. Kenny
- Screenplay & Story
- J.M. Kenny
- Original Title
- Building a Better Mummy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J.M. Kenny
J.M. Kenny
Department Leadership Roster
J.M. Kenny
Writer
J.M. Kenny
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Building a Better Mummy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Building a Better Mummy
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What is Building a Better Mummy about?
An in-depth look into the creative and technical processes that brought us the heart-stopping visual effects of the film, with director Stephen Sommers and the crew at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM).
Who directed Building a Better Mummy?
Building a Better Mummy was directed by J.M. Kenny.
Who stars in Building a Better Mummy?
The principal cast of Building a Better Mummy includes Stephen Sommers, John Andrew Berton Jr., Sean Daniel, Brendan Fraser, Alexander Laurant.
When was Building a Better Mummy released and how long is it?
Building a Better Mummy was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Building a Better Mummy?
Building a Better Mummy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).