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The Amazing Spider-Man

2012Movie2 h 16 minG

70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic667.1Rotten Tomatoes71%77%

A thrilling, spectacular action movie about growing up and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or big ideas.

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Story

The untold story begins.

A teenage Peter Parker grapples with both high school and amazing super-human crises as his alter-ego Spider-Man.

Feels like

  • Superhero Origin Story
  • Teenage Angst
  • High-Stakes Action
  • Found Family
  • Urban Fantasy
  • Blockbuster Spectacle
  • Responsibility Theme
  • Romantic Subplot
  • Villain Motivation
  • City Rescue Mission

Cast

24 of 52

Crew

Directed by
Marc Webb
Written by
Steve Kloves, James Vanderbilt, Alvin Sargent
Produced by
Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach, Laura Ziskin
Music by
James Horner

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 23, 2012 · 2 h 16 min · G

Released
June 23, 2012
Runtime
2 h 16 min
Age rating
G
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$215 million
Box office
$759 million
Available in
130 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Skewed Priorities, Jekyll & Hyde, Danger Takes a Backseat +9

  • Skewed Priorities
  • Jekyll & Hyde
  • Danger Takes a Backseat
  • "King Kong" Climb
  • Kryptonite Factor
  • Lab Pet
  • Limb-Sensation Fascination
  • Stealth Hi/Bye
  • Ultimate Universe
  • Fat Bastard
  • Damsel out of Distress
  • Accidental Pervert

12 of 249 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Amazing Spider-Man?"

Questions about The Amazing Spider-Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Amazing Spider-Man?

PrimeDisney+HuluU-NEXTSony Pictures Core

In Japan, The Amazing Spider-Man streams on Prime, Disney+, Hulu, U-NEXT, and Sony Pictures Core. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and FOD. It also streams in 123 other countries.

Is The Amazing Spider-Man worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 66).

Is there a sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man?

  1. The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
  2. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014).

Is The Amazing Spider-Man okay for kids?

GViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated G in Japan for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

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 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 tropes for it, including Skewed Priorities, Jekyll & Hyde, and Danger Takes a Backseat.