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The Scorpion King

PG-1320021h 32mChuck Russell
IMDb 5.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 40% · Metacritic 45

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"Warrior. Legend. King."

In ancient Egypt, peasant Mathayus is hired to exact revenge on the powerful Memnon and the sorceress Cassandra, who are ready to overtake Balthazar's village. Amid betrayals, thieves, abductions and more, Mathayus strives to bring justice to his complicated world.

ActionAdventureFantasy
EgyptTempleMagicSword FightPrequelBattlefieldFictional WarSpin OffDesertAncient Egypt

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Scorpion King (2002) about?

In ancient Egypt, peasant Mathayus is hired to exact revenge on the powerful Memnon and the sorceress Cassandra, who are ready to overtake Balthazar's village. Amid betrayals, thieves, abductions and more, Mathayus strives to bring justice to his complicated world.

Who stars in The Scorpion King?

The Scorpion King stars Dwayne Johnson (Mathayus / The Scorpion King), Steven Brand (Memnon), Michael Clarke Duncan (Balthazar), Kelly Hu (Cassandra), Bernard Hill (Philos). The film was directed by Chuck Russell.

How long is The Scorpion King?

The Scorpion King has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2002. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Scorpion King worth watching?

The Scorpion King holds an IMDb rating of 5.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 40. Fans of Action, Adventure, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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