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Spider

2002·Movie
1h 38min·R
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

The mind and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The only thing worse than losing your mind... is finding it again.

A mentally disturbed man takes residence in a halfway house. His mind gradually slips back into the realm created by his illness, where he replays a key part of his childhood.
Psychological ThrillerUnreliable NarratorFragmented MemoryDisturbing AtmosphereChildhood TraumaSlow BurnBleakSurrealMental Illness

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Spider

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Spider legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Spider worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Spider rated?

RDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Spider?

1 h 38 min

Spider runs 1 h 38 min.

Is Spider based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Spider?

Critics84
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate Spider higher (84) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Spider a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$6 million

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 58% of its budget.

What language is Spider in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, United Kingdom, Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Spider?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Spider in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.