Spider-Man 2

Name: Spider-Man 2
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Released: 2004-06-25
Cast: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Alfred Molina, Rosemary Harris

2004 | 127 min | Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won an Oscar, audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10) and it was a solid box office hit. Make plans for this one.

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: Brand New Day or Spider-Man: No Way Home, start here.
The mood: Exciting.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 2 hr 7 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Peter Parker is going through a major identity crisis. Burned out from being Spider-Man, he decides to shelve his superhero alter ego, which leaves the city suffering in the wake of carnage left by the evil Doc Ock. In the meantime, Parker still can't act on his feelings for Mary Jane Watson, a girl he's loved since childhood. A certain anger begins to brew in his best friend Harry Osborn as well...

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
7.3 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Visual Effects. Also nominated for 2 more Oscars and 2 BAFTAs. Plus 14 other awards.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$789 million worldwide on a $200 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
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