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The Scorpion King

2002·Movie
1h 32min·PG-13
46
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Wonder6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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.
Sword & SandalAction AdventureFantasy ElementsAncient World EpicHero's JourneyPre-Mummy FranchiseSpectacle DrivenMythological ToneLighthearted Action

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Where can I stream The Scorpion King legally?

The Scorpion King is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Scorpion King worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 40%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Scorpion King rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Scorpion King?

1 h 32 min

The Scorpion King runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Scorpion King?

Critics43
Audiences49

Yes. Critics average 43 and audiences 49 out of 100, so both groups see The Scorpion King much the same way.

Was The Scorpion King a box office hit?

Budget$60 million
Box office$165 million

Yes. It cost about $60 million to make and earned $165 million worldwide, 2.8 times its budget.

What language is The Scorpion King in?

EnglishGermanItalianThai

It was made in English, with some German, Italian, Thai. Produced in United States, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch The Scorpion King?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Scorpion King in 102 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Scorpion King use?

Designated Girl FightAnd Now You Must Marry MeProchronic ProductAction GirlRoyal HaremHappy Ending OverrideBlown Across the RoomNon-Action Big BadI Choose to StaySlashed ThroatAgent MulderTitle Dropand 150 more

TV Tropes lists 162 storytelling tropes for The Scorpion King, including Designated Girl Fight, And Now You Must Marry Me, Prochronic Product.