The Scorpion King
Seen it?2002 | 92 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It was a solid box office hit, but middling reviews (41% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.6 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans and action fans.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
41% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$165 million worldwide on a $60 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 426K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chuck Russell
- Dwayne JohnsonMathayus / The Scorpion King
- Steven BrandMemnon
- Michael Clarke DuncanBalthazar
- Kelly HuCassandra
- Bernard HillPhilos
- Grant HeslovArpid
- Peter FacinelliTakmet
- Ralf MoellerThorak
- Branscombe RichmondJesup
- Roger ReesKing Pheron