The Scorpion King (2002)
English fantasy film directed by Chuck Russell
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m 92 min
- Released
- 19 April 2002
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Scorpion King has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 19 April 2002. It is directed by Chuck Russell and stars Dwayne Johnson, Kelly Hu and Bernard Hill.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Chuck Russell
- Cast
- Dwayne Johnson, Kelly Hu, Bernard Hill, Steven Brand, Michael Clarke Duncan, Grant Heslov, Peter Facinelli, Branscombe Richmond, Sherri Howard, Ralf Moeller, Roger Rees, K. D. Aubert
- Cinematography
- John R. Leonetti
- Music
- John Debney
- Written by
- Stephen Sommers, David Hayter
- Produced by
- Vince McMahon, Stephen Sommers, Sean Daniel, James Jacks
- Production
- WWE Studios, Universal Pictures
- Distribution
- UIP-Dunafilm, Universal Pictures, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $60 million
- Box office
- $165 million
- Based on
- The Mummy Returns
- Set in
- Egypt
- Filmed in
- California, Malibu, San Diego, Arizona
- Country
- Belgium, Germany, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 19 April 2002
- First shown
- 15 April 2002 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Scorpion King?
The Scorpion King has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes, or 92 min.
When did The Scorpion King release?
The Scorpion King released on 19 April 2002.
Who directed The Scorpion King?
The Scorpion King is directed by Chuck Russell.
Who is in the cast of The Scorpion King?
The cast of The Scorpion King includes Dwayne Johnson, Kelly Hu, Bernard Hill, Steven Brand, Michael Clarke Duncan and Grant Heslov.
Where can I watch The Scorpion King online?
The Scorpion King streams on Netflix.
How much did The Scorpion King earn at the box office?
The Scorpion King grossed $165 million on a budget of $60 million.
What is The Scorpion King rated in the US?
The Scorpion King is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Scorpion King based on a true story or a book?
The Scorpion King is based on The Mummy Returns.
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