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The Amazing Spider-Man

2012·Movie
2h 16min·PG-13

Where to watch

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

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The Amazing Spider-Man fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle8
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Growing up and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5
  • Dialogue Centrality3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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

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You want something to laugh at

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

The untold story begins.

A teenage Peter Parker grapples with both high school and amazing super-human crises as his alter-ego Spider-Man.
Superhero Origin StoryTeenage AngstHigh-Stakes ActionFound FamilyUrban FantasyBlockbuster SpectacleResponsibility ThemeRomantic SubplotVillain MotivationCity Rescue Mission

Media

Questions about The Amazing Spider-Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Amazing Spider-Man legally?

The Amazing Spider-Man 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 worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Amazing Spider-Man 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 h 16 min

The Amazing Spider-Man runs 2 h 16 min.

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

No. It's adapted from a comic.

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

Critics69
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see The Amazing Spider-Man much the same way.

Was The Amazing Spider-Man a box office hit?

Budget$215 million
Box office$759 million

Yes. It cost about $215 million to make and earned $759 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

What language is The Amazing Spider-Man in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Amazing Spider-Man in 137 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Amazing Spider-Man use?

Skewed PrioritiesJekyll & HydeDanger Takes a Backseat"King Kong" ClimbKryptonite FactorLab PetLimb-Sensation FascinationStealth Hi/ByeUltimate UniverseFat BastardDamsel out of DistressAccidental Pervertand 237 more

TV Tropes lists 249 storytelling tropes for The Amazing Spider-Man, including Skewed Priorities, Jekyll & Hyde, Danger Takes a Backseat.