Spider-Man
Seen it?1977 | 88 min | Science Fiction, Action, Crime, TV Movie, Adventure
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Spider-Man: Brand New Day or Superman, start here.
- The mood
- Gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
When an extortionist threatens to force a multi-suicide unless a huge ransom is paid, only Peter Parker can stop him with his new powers as Spider-Man.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$0K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 133K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by E.W. Swackhamer
- Nicholas HammondPeter Parker / Spider-Man
- David WhiteJ. Jonah Jameson
- Michael PatakiCaptain Barbera
- Hilly HicksRobbie Robertson
- Lisa EilbacherJudy Tyler
- Dick BalduzziDelivery Man
- Jeff DonnellAunt May Parker
- Bob HastingsMonahan
- Barry CutlerPurse Snatcher
- Thayer DavidEdward Byron