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Spider-Man

Seen it?

2002 | 121 min | Action, Science Fiction

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It made about 6 times its budget, people are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (90% on Rotten Tomatoes). A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Spider-Man 2 or Spider-Man: Brand New Day, start here.
The mood
Exciting.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 2 hr 1 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

After being bitten by a genetically altered spider at Oscorp, nerdy but endearing high school student Peter Parker is endowed with amazing powers to become the superhero known as Spider-Man.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    90% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.4 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 2 Oscars and 1 BAFTA.

  • Box office & staying powerVery strong

    $822 million worldwide on a $139 million budget; spent 1 week in Netflix's global Top 10; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 1.3 million people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sam Raimi

  • Tobey MaguireSpider-Man / Peter Parker
  • Willem DafoeGreen Goblin / Norman Osborn
  • Kirsten DunstMary Jane Watson
  • James FrancoHarry Osborn
  • Cliff RobertsonBen Parker
  • Rosemary HarrisMay Parker
  • J.K. SimmonsJ. Jonah Jameson
  • Joe ManganielloFlash Thompson
  • Gerry BeckerMaximilian Fargas
  • Bill NunnJoseph 'Robbie' Robertson