Release Date
April 19, 2002
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Running Time
94 minutes
MPAA Rating
Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action violence and some sensuality
Set in early Egypt, a young peasant enacts revenge on an invading army that has pillaged his village, and he eventually becomes the first Pharaoh of Egypt, known as the Scorpion King. ... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
The Rock was in The Mummy Returns for about five minutes total, yet studio executives at Universal Pictures were more than willing to greenlight a prequel based on his character - the villain - before that movie was even released. Their gamble paid off. The Scorpion King rocketed to approximately a hundred million dollars, with a lead actor who can hardly be considered an actor. Full movie review »
