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The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (2008)

โ€œSee how the legend of The Scorpion King began!โ€

4.7/10 ยท 642 votes 1h 49m pg-13 ActionFantasyAdventureScience-fiction

#216 of 219 films from 2008 #2143 of 2168 in action

Directed by Russell Mulcahy ยท Written by Randall McCormick

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Overview

The heroic tale of young Mathayus and his relentless quest for justice against an evil and powerful villain, King Sargon. Mathayus faces heart-stopping tribulations during his adventurous, odds-defying trajectory toward his ultimate destiny: becoming the formidable warrior king of an ancient desert empire.

Cast

Michael Coponas Mathayus
Randy Coutureas Sargon
Karen Davidas Layla (as Karen David)
Simon Quartermanas Ari
Tom Wuas Fong
Andreas Wisniewskias Pollux
Natalie Beckeras Astarte
Jeremy Crutchleyas Baldo
Shane Manieas Jesup
Chase Agulhasas Young Noah
Pierre Maraisas Young Mathayus
Warrick Grieras General Abalgamash
Az Abrahamsas King Hammurabi
Vaneshran Arumugamas Gudean Emissary

Facts

Release dateJuly 19, 2008
Runtime109 min (1h 49m) โ€” about the same as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresAction, Fantasy, Adventure, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
IMDbtt1104123

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Questions

How long is The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior?
The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Is The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior worth watching?
TMDB users give it 4.7/10 across 642 votes, which places it #216 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 2%) and #2143 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior?
The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior was directed by Russell Mulcahy. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Prayers for Bobby (2009), Teen Wolf: The Movie (2023), Highlander (1986).
Who stars in The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior?
Michael Copon as Mathayus; Randy Couture as Sargon; Karen David as Layla (as Karen David); Simon Quarterman as Ari; Tom Wu as Fong; Andreas Wisniewski as Pollux.
What is The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/178184.

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