Overview
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.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedChuck Russell directs this 2002 action-adventure fantasy set in ancient times, following a skilled mercenary hired to avenge his people by striking at a ruthless warlord and the sorceress who fuels his power. Amid betrayals, thieves, and abductions, the hero fights to bring order to a brutal, mythic world. Fast-moving and unpretentious, the film leans into sword-and-sandal spectacle, physical heroics, and pulpy adventure. With a MagicMovieScore of 5.6, it is geared toward viewers seeking straightforward, action-packed fantasy with a larger-than-life protagonist and plenty of swashbuckling set pieces in an exotic ancient setting.
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Trailer
Top Cast
Dwayne Johnson
Mathayus / The Scorpion King
Steven Brand
Memnon
Michael Clarke Duncan
Balthazar
Sherri Howard
Queen Isis
Bernard Hill
Philos
Grant Heslov
Arpid
Kelly Hu
Cassandra
Peter Facinelli
Takmet
3,263 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.06 as more ratings come in.
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Movie Info
Release Date
April 18, 2002
Runtime
1h 32m
Rating
PG-13
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Director