The Scorpion King
“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.
Where to watch The Scorpion King in United States
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Where is The Scorpion King streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Joyn | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | AMC Channels Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Globoplay, Telecine Amazon Channel | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Scorpion King
The Scorpion King is a 2002 English-language action, adventure and fantasy film directed by Chuck Russell. The cast is led by Dwayne Johnson, Steven Brand, Michael Clarke Duncan. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 5.6/10 across 3400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Scorpion King was produced by Universal Pictures, Alphaville Films, and Kalima Productions and made in United States of America and Germany. It was released on April 18, 2002, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $60 million, it went on to gross $165 million worldwide.
- Director
- Chuck Russell
- Writers
- Stephen Sommers, David Hayter, William Osborne
- Release date
- April 18, 2002
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Germany
- Budget
- $60 million
- Box office
- $165 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Alphaville Films, Kalima Productions
The Scorpion King cast & crew
The Scorpion King was directed by Chuck Russell and written by Stephen Sommers, David Hayter, and William Osborne.
The cast features Dwayne Johnson as Mathayus / The Scorpion King, Steven Brand as Memnon, Michael Clarke Duncan as Balthazar, Sherri Howard as Queen Isis, Bernard Hill as Philos, and Grant Heslov as Arpid.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Debney, cinematography is by John R. Leonetti, and it was produced by James Jacks and Vince McMahon.
Is The Scorpion King worth watching?
The Scorpion King holds an audience score of 5.6/10 from 3,393 ratings, a more divisive action films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, adventure, and fantasy, The Scorpion King is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Scorpion King
The Scorpion King isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Scorpion King
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
Ralf Moeller
Thorak
Branscombe Richmond
Jesup
Roger Rees
King Pheron
Conrad Roberts
Chieftain
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The Scorpion King — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Scorpion King in United States?
The Scorpion King is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Scorpion King in?
The Scorpion King is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, German, Italian, Thai. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Scorpion King?
The Scorpion King runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is The Scorpion King rated?
The Scorpion King is rated PG-13. It holds a 5.6/10 audience score from 3,393 ratings.
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