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Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Wes Ball. With Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster.
6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Thomas and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as WCKD. Their journey takes them to the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles. Teaming up with resistance fighters, the Gladers take on WCKD’s vastly superior forces and uncover its shocking plans for them all.
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6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThomas and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as WCKD. Their journey takes…
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Release snapshot for Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials.
MoviHero lists September 9, 2015 as the release date for Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials. Wes Ball is the listed director. The listed cast includes Dylan O'Brien as Thomas, Kaya Scodelario as Teresa Agnes, Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Newt, Giancarlo Esposito as Jorge. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 9, 2015
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction · Thriller · Action
Runtime2h 11m
DirectorWes Ball
CastDylan O'Brien as Thomas, Kaya Scodelario as Teresa Agnes, Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Newt, Giancarlo Esposito as Jorge
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials runs 2h 11m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.7/10 from 11,346 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary2/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Let's get to the point. This is bad. A dystopian future full of conspiracies in which we throw the typical ingredients thinking that, magically, would…”
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“The adventure expands outside the maze to seek the answers.”
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“It is quite an automatic instinct to compare and contrast the first installment of 2014’s ‘The Maze Runner’ with the arrival of the latest entry…”
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“I believe the adage is meant to go "Ask me no questions and I tell you no lies".”
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“Well, if you are looking for a collection of good looking folks lurching from one perilous scenario to another - desperate to escape the clutches…”
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“I never thought I'd say it– I miss the Glade.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherThomasThomas appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2014-2018, portrayed by Dylan O'Brien. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherTeresa AgnesTeresa Agnes appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2014-2018, portrayed by Kaya Scodelario. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherNewtNewt appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2014-2018, portrayed by Thomas Brodie-Sangster. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherMinhoMinho appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2014-2018, portrayed by Ki Hong Lee. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherFrypanFrypan appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2014-2018, portrayed by Dexter Darden. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherAva PaigeAva Paige appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2014-2018, portrayed by Patricia Clarkson. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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