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Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

2015·Movie
2h 11min·PG-13
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic436.2Rotten Tomatoes47%54%

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Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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The maze was just the beginning.

Thomas and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as WCKD. Their journey takes them to the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles. Teaming up with resistance fighters, the Gladers take on WCKD’s vastly superior forces and uncover its shocking plans for them all.
Dystopian Survival ThrillerHigh-Stakes ActionTeen Ensemble CastMysterious Sci-Fi LorePost-Apocalyptic World-BuildingVisually Intense SpectacleAdaptation of YA BestsellerRelentless PacingBrotherhood & LoyaltyCorporate Conspiracy

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Directed by:
Wes Ball
Written by:
T.S. Nowlin, James Dashner
Produced by:
Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein
Composed by:
John Paesano

Sequels and Prequels

The Maze Runner
The Maze Runner (2014)
GoodWatch score 65
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015)
GoodWatch score 53
Maze Runner: The Death Cure
Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018)
GoodWatch score 55

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Questions about Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

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Where can I stream Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 73 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 43). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (45).

Is Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (8 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials a box office hit?

Budget$61 million
Box office$312 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $61 million to make and earned $312 million worldwide, 5.1 times its budget.

What tropes does Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials use?

Adaptational Early AppearanceAdapted OutAge LiftRace LiftConveniently Timed Attack from BehindAdaptational VillainyCool PlaneScenery GornNamed by the AdaptationFace–Heel TurnAfter the EndAdaptational Heroismand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Adaptational Early Appearance, Adapted Out, and Age Lift.