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.
Directed by Chuck Russell
egypt
temple
magic
sword fight
prequel
battlefield
fictional war
spin off
desert
ancient egypt
tyrant
warrior
action hero
sword and sorcery
supernatural power
assertive
Rank
#156 in 2002·#8726 overall
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2.2 / 5
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Cast
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
Crew
Chuck Russell
Director
David Hayter
Screenplay
Stephen Sommers
Screenplay
John Debney
Original Music Composer
Michael Tronick
Editor
John R. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Sean Daniel
Producer
James Jacks
Producer
Stephen Sommers
Producer
Kevin Misher
Producer
Vince McMahon
Executive Producer
Eryn Krueger-Mekash
Makeup Artist
Popular Reviews
237 reviews
Marc Adams
7.0★ · 04/10/24
The Scorpion King (2002) – 3.5/5
**If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a wrestling superstar moonlights as a mythical warrior, look no further than The Scorpion King. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson flexes more than just muscles in this campy adventure that’s equal parts sword-swinging spectacle and "wait, did he really just say that?" **
***Plot-wise, you’re in for a classic tale: good guy fights bad guy, with plenty of CGI scorpions thrown in for good measure. The Rock’s charisma practically glows brighter than his over-polished abs, and the supporting cast adds enough humour to keep things lively. *** The action scenes are flashy but not necessarily groundbreaking, kind of like that one friend who tries too hard to impress but still manages to be fun. You get sword fights, some poorly aged special effects, and a fair share of cheesy one-liners that will have you chuckling (or cringing) throughout.
Visually, it’s an ’00s gem—think gold-tinted desert landscapes, questionable costumes, and a heavy dose of nostalgia for the early days of action flicks. Not a cinematic masterpiece, but if you’re in the mood for some light popcorn entertainment, grab a snack and dive in.
**Overall, The Scorpion King is like a guilty pleasure wrapped in a wrestling match. It delivers just enough laughs and thrills to make it worth your while, even if it won't win an Oscar any time soon. So, kick back, enjoy the ride, and remember: when in doubt, just channel your inner Rock!**
The Scorpion King (2002) – 3.5/5
**If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a wrestling superstar moonlights as a mythical warrior, look no further than The Scorpion King. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson flexes more than just muscles in this campy adventure that’s equal parts sword-swinging spectacle and "wait, did he really just say that?" **
***Plot-wise, you’re in for a classic tale: good guy fights bad guy, with plenty of CGI scorpions thrown in for good measure. The Rock’s charisma practically glows brighter than his over-polished abs, and the supporting cast adds enough humour to keep things lively. *** The action scenes are flashy but not necessarily groundbreaking, kind of like that one friend who tries too hard to impress but still manages to be fun. You get sword fights, some poorly aged special effects, and a fair share of cheesy one-liners that will have you chuckling (or cringing) throughout.
Visually, it’s an ’00s gem—think gold-tinted desert landscapes, questionable costumes, and a heavy dose of nostalgia for the early days of action flicks. Not a cinematic masterpiece, but if you’re in the mood for some light popcorn entertainment, grab a snack and dive in.
**Overall, The Scorpion King is like a guilty pleasure wrapped in a wrestling match. It delivers just enough laughs and thrills to make it worth your while, even if it won't win an Oscar any time soon. So, kick back, enjoy the ride, and remember: when in doubt, just channel your inner Rock!**
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Alexander Brorsson
2.0★ · 02/26/26
An absolutely awful and boring movie
An absolutely awful and boring movie
Markus Boschman
7.0★ · 12/30/25
Definitely not the greatest movie but there’s still something fun about it.
Probably one of the best roles the Rock had.
Pretty fun story and some good acting from others as well
Definitely not the greatest movie but there’s still something fun about it.
Probably one of the best roles the Rock had.
Pretty fun story and some good acting from others as well
