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Spider-Man

2002·Movie
2h 1min·PG

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High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and spectacular

  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle8
  • Tension7

Heart

Awe-inspiring and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Wonder9
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Growing up and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score and cinematography

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

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

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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.
Iconic Superhero OriginHeartfelt Family DramaDaniel Lopatin-esque Score (Wait, no, Danny Elfman)Danny Elfman MasterpieceNew York City Love LetterTragic Hero JourneyAccessible BlockbusterRomantic SubplotVisual SpectacleEmotional Resonance

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

Media

Questions about Spider-Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Spider-Man legally?

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

Is Spider-Man worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Spider-Man rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Spider-Man?

2 h 1 min

Spider-Man runs 2 h 1 min.

Is Spider-Man based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Spider-Man?

Critics82
Audiences75

Yes. Critics average 82 and audiences 75 out of 100, so both groups see Spider-Man much the same way.

Was Spider-Man a box office hit?

Budget$139 million
Box office$822 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $139 million to make and earned $822 million worldwide, 5.9 times its budget.

What language is Spider-Man in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Spider-Man?

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

What tropes does Spider-Man use?

Playing the Heart StringsAttack of the Town FestivalNonchalant DodgeNoodle IncidentArmor Is UselessNo Peripheral VisionThrough the Eyes of MadnessSlippery SkidLosing a Shoe in the StruggleChekhov's SkillDecoy ProtagonistBeta Outfitand 337 more

TV Tropes lists 349 storytelling tropes for Spider-Man, including Playing the Heart Strings, Attack of the Town Festival, Nonchalant Dodge.