The Boy and the Beast vs The Scorpion King
The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 5.6/10 for The Scorpion King). The Scorpion King is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 59m. The Scorpion King is the older of the two (2002 against 2015). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Boy and the Beast
The Scorpion King| The Boy and the Beast | The Scorpion King | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 5.6/10 |
| Year | 2015 | 2002 |
| Length | 1h 59m | 1h 32m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy | Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy |
| Country | Japan | – |
| Director | Mamoru Hosoda | Chuck Russell |
| Main cast | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky | Dwayne Johnson, Branscombe Richmond, Ralf Moeller, Michael Clarke Duncan, Conrad Roberts |
Synopsis
The Boy and the Beast
Kyuta, a boy living in Shibuya, and Kumatetsu, a lonesome beast from Jutengai, an imaginary world. One day, Kyuta forays into the imaginary world and, as he's looking for his way back, meets Kumatetsu who becomes his spirit guide. That encounter leads them to many adventures.
The Scorpion King
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.
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