The Scorpion King (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2002, The Scorpion King is an action, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Chuck Russell, running about 92 minutes. “Warrior. Legend. King.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Scorpion King stars Dwayne Johnson as Mathayus / The Scorpion King, Kelly Hu as Cassandra, Michael Clarke Duncan as Balthazar and Steven Brand as Memnon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Scorpion King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $165.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Scorpion King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Scorpion King tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Scorpion King (2002)?
- In US, The Scorpion King is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Scorpion King worth watching?
- The Scorpion King holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Scorpion King?
- The Scorpion King stars Dwayne Johnson, Kelly Hu, Michael Clarke Duncan, Steven Brand and Bernard Hill.
- When was The Scorpion King released?
- The Scorpion King was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.