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The Amazing Spider-Man 2

2014·Movie
2h 21min·PG-13
IMDb6.6Metacritic536.4Rotten Tomatoes50%64%

Where to watch

Disney+fuboTVYouTube TVFXNow

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The Amazing Spider-Man 2 fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Spectacle9
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Romantic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Romance8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Growing up and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality4
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Character Depth6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

His greatest battle begins.

For Peter Parker, life is busy. Between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen Stacy, high school graduation cannot come quickly enough. Peter has not forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away, but that is a promise he cannot keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro, emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn, returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.
High-Octane Superhero ActionRomantic BlockbusterSpectacular Visual EffectsComing-of-Age DramaIconic SoundtrackNew York City BackdropFranchise ContinuationEmotional StakesSwinging & Web-SlingingPop Culture Phenomenon

Crew

Directed by:
Marc Webb, Bruce Moriarty, Patrick Priest
Written by:
Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, James Vanderbilt
Produced by:
Stan Lee, Avi Arad, Alex Kurtzman
Composed by:
Hans Zimmer, Hans Zimmer, Alicia Keys

Sequels and Prequels

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Media

Questions about The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Amazing Spider-Man 2 legally?

Disney+fuboTVYouTube TVFXNow

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is included with a subscription to Disney+, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and FXNow in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Amazing Spider-Man 2 worth watching?

58
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Amazing Spider-Man 2 rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Amazing Spider-Man 2?

2 h 21 min

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 runs 2 h 21 min.

Is The Amazing Spider-Man 2 based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Amazing Spider-Man 2?

Critics52
Audiences65

Not quite. Audiences rate The Amazing Spider-Man 2 higher (65) than critics (52). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Amazing Spider-Man 2 a box office hit?

Budget$200 million
Box office$717 million

Yes. It cost about $200 million to make and earned $717 million worldwide, 3.6 times its budget.

What language is The Amazing Spider-Man 2 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Amazing Spider-Man 2?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 in 136 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Amazing Spider-Man 2 use?

Sympathy for the DevilPhoto Op with the DogEvil CrippleA God Am IHeroic BSoDPietà PlagiarismI Let Gwen Stacy DieNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Central ThemePolice BrutalityForeshadowingDeath by Ironyand 154 more

TV Tropes lists 166 storytelling tropes for The Amazing Spider-Man 2, including Sympathy for the Devil, Photo Op with the Dog, Evil Cripple.