The Scorpion King (2002)
A desert warrior rises to challenge a tyrannical ruler, battling sorcery and betrayal in an epic, pulpy adventure.
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.
How intense is The Scorpion King?
The Scorpion King has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Scorpion King feels like
- Tone
- epicpulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream The Scorpion King
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Scorpion King for you?
Is The Scorpion King scary?
No. The Scorpion King is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Scorpion King gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Scorpion King sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Scorpion King OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Scorpion King?
The Scorpion King runs 1h 32m.
Where can I stream The Scorpion King?
The Scorpion King is streaming on Starz.
Does The Scorpion King have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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