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The Scorpion King

  • 2002
  • 14A
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
142K
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POPULARITY
1,222
2,307
Michael Clarke Duncan, Kelly Hu, Steven Brand, and Dwayne Johnson in The Scorpion King (2002)
ActionAdventureFantasy

A desert warrior rises up against the evil army that is destroying his homeland. He captures the enemy's key sorcerer, takes her deep into the desert and prepares for a final showdown.A desert warrior rises up against the evil army that is destroying his homeland. He captures the enemy's key sorcerer, takes her deep into the desert and prepares for a final showdown.A desert warrior rises up against the evil army that is destroying his homeland. He captures the enemy's key sorcerer, takes her deep into the desert and prepares for a final showdown.

  • Director
    • Chuck Russell
  • Writers
    • Stephen Sommers
    • Jonathan Hales
    • William Osborne
  • Stars
    • Dwayne Johnson
    • Steven Brand
    • Michael Clarke Duncan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    142K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,222
    2,307
    • Director
      • Chuck Russell
    • Writers
      • Stephen Sommers
      • Jonathan Hales
      • William Osborne
    • Stars
      • Dwayne Johnson
      • Steven Brand
      • Michael Clarke Duncan
    • 464User reviews
    • 169Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations

    Videos1

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    Photos78

    Kelly Hu and Dwayne Johnson in The Scorpion King (2002)
    Steven Brand and Dwayne Johnson in The Scorpion King (2002)
    Steven Brand and Dwayne Johnson in The Scorpion King (2002)
    Dwayne Johnson in The Scorpion King (2002)
    Michael Clarke Duncan and Peter Facinelli in The Scorpion King (2002)
    Kelly Hu in The Scorpion King (2002)
    Kelly Hu in The Scorpion King (2002)
    Sherri Howard and Nikki Flux in The Scorpion King (2002)
    Steven Brand and Dwayne Johnson in The Scorpion King (2002)
    Dwayne Johnson in The Scorpion King (2002)
    Kelly Hu and Dwayne Johnson in The Scorpion King (2002)
    Peter Facinelli in The Scorpion King (2002)

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    Dwayne Johnson
    Dwayne Johnson
    • Mathayus
    • (as The Rock)
    Steven Brand
    Steven Brand
    • Memnon
    Michael Clarke Duncan
    Michael Clarke Duncan
    • Balthazar
    Kelly Hu
    Kelly Hu
    • The Sorceress
    Bernard Hill
    Bernard Hill
    • Philos
    Grant Heslov
    Grant Heslov
    • Arpid
    Peter Facinelli
    Peter Facinelli
    • Takmet
    Ralf Moeller
    Ralf Moeller
    • Thorak
    Branscombe Richmond
    Branscombe Richmond
    • Jesup
    Roger Rees
    Roger Rees
    • King Pheron
    Sherri Howard
    Sherri Howard
    • Queen Isis
    Conrad Roberts
    Conrad Roberts
    • Chieftain
    Joseph Ruskin
    Joseph Ruskin
    • Tribal Leader
    Esteban Cueto
    Esteban Cueto
    • Third Akkadian
    Nils Allen Stewart
    Nils Allen Stewart
    • Torturer
    Scott L. Schwartz
    Scott L. Schwartz
    • Torturer
    • (as Scott Schwartz)
    Andre Henschel
    • Memnon Soldier
    Michael Hilow
    Michael Hilow
    • Guard at Ant Pit
    • (as Mike Hilow)
    • Director
      • Chuck Russell
    • Writers
      • Stephen Sommers(uncredited)
      • Jonathan Hales
      • William Osborne
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      In one scene, Dwayne Johnson, lying on his back, springs to his feet. Director Chuck Russell wanted to include a physical feat which only Johnson could perform. Russell said he had never seen a 6-foot, 3-inch man do that.
    • Goofs
      Philos the Alchemist has gunpowder, which he claims is from China. Chinese "firepowder" was developed in the mid-200s BCE, and the movie is set almost 3,000 years before that.
    • Quotes

      Jesup: Live free.

      Mathayus: Die well.

    • Crazy credits
      There are no opening credits, only with the Universal logo and the title for the film at the beginning.
    • Alternate versions
      In the UK the distributor, UIP, removed a headbutt in the final fight sequence between Mathayus and Memnon after advice given to them by the BBFC. This was done to obtain a more commercial '12' rating.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Marching-In
      Written by Sho Kosugi
      Performed by The Taiko Drummers

    User reviews464

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    7/10
    This Critter King Delivers Quite a Sting!
    From PASTO, COLOMBIA-Via: L. A. CA; CALI, COLOMBIA+ORLANDO, FL ---------------------The ONLY Tony Kiss Castillo on Facebook!------------

    In the '80s and '90s, Arnold Scharzennegar was the King of Hollywood action films. But nothing is forever. With the The Scorpion King, there seems to be a new pretender to the throne ...The ROCK! More charismatic and certainly a better actor (but then again, who isn't?) Than "AHNULD" was 20 years ago, The Rock, here appearing in his first title role, has had the good fortune that the film, and his participation in it, seems to have been relatively successful in every sense of the word!

    "Scorpion" from beginning to end, is a roller coaster of action, adventure, intrigue, romance, magic and beautiful women. A Hollywood capsule of pure adrenaline. If there is anyone in the family who does not like movies of this genre, hard not to be entertained by this minor gem. But Be forewarned! Scorpian may not be the most suitable of films for kids under 9 or 10..... But for all thosewho are 12 or over.... Definitely 2 Thumbs UP!

    7.5********STARS*......ENJOY!/DISFRUTELA!

    Any comments, questions or observations, in English o en Español, are most welcome!
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    • Aug 2, 2016

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    FAQ3

    • A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERS
    • What are the differences between the British BBFC 15 Version and the Uncut Version?
    • What is the difference between Mathayus in this film and Mathayus in The Mummy Returns?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 19, 2002 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
      • Belgium
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Universal Pictures
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Le roi scorpion
    • Filming locations
      • Yuma, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Alphaville Films
      • BT Film
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $91,047,077
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $36,075,875
      • Apr 21, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $180,630,907
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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