The Scorpion (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1990, The Scorpion is a drama film directed by Adel Awad, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The businessman Tarek is married to Nahed but they don't have children. The couple adopts Heba from a shelter and transforms her life. When Tarek cheats on Nahed with his friend's wife, Nahed asks for divorce on the advice of the painter Maher.
Who’s in it. The Scorpion stars Sherihan as Reham / Heba, Kamal Al-Shenawy as Tarek, Salah Qabil as Maher and Ragaa Al-Giddawy as Nahed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Scorpion sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Scorpion page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Scorpion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Scorpion (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Scorpion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Scorpion worth watching?
- The Scorpion holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Scorpion?
- The Scorpion stars Sherihan, Kamal Al-Shenawy, Salah Qabil, Ragaa Al-Giddawy and Mohamed Metwally.
- When was The Scorpion released?
- The Scorpion was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.