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Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends

1981 – 1983Show3 seasons24 episodesTV-Y7

Action & AdventureAnimation
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic–6.3Rotten Tomatoes–59%

A nostalgic, wholesome animated series about family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for big ideas, tears or brutality.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 24 episodes · best: S1E6 "7 Little Superheroes" 7.5

Episodes

6.7
7.4
6.8

Story

Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends is an American animated television series produced by Marvel Productions starring established Marvel Comics characters Spider-Man and Iceman and an original character, Firestar. As a trio called the Spider-Friends, they fought against various villains.

Feels like

  • Retro Marvel Animation
  • Nostalgic Childhood Comfort
  • Simple Superhero Team-Up
  • Iconic Theme Song
  • Light-Hearted Action
  • Saturday Morning Cartoon
  • Original Character Firestar
  • Low-Stakes Villainry
  • Friendship Dynamics
  • Comic Book Faithful (Loosely)

Cast

15 of 15 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Bob Richardson
Written by
Donald F. Glut

Everyone

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

Facts

September 12, 1981 · November 5, 1983 · Ended

First aired
September 12, 1981
Last aired
November 5, 1983
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 24 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
56 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

The Juggernaut, Bee-Bee Gun, Super Multi-Purpose Room +9

  • The Juggernaut
  • Bee-Bee Gun
  • Super Multi-Purpose Room
  • Rogues' Gallery Transplant
  • Here We Go Again!
  • Monster Mash
  • Underlighting
  • Canon Foreigner
  • Lemony Narrator
  • Animation Bump
  • Nightmare Fuel
  • Spanner in the Works

12 of 131 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends?"

Questions about Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends?

Disney+

In the United States, Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 55 other countries.

Is Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.2).

Does Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 6.7, and season 2 peaks at 7.4. The highest-rated episode is 7 Little Superheroes (season 1, episode 6) at 7.5, and the lowest is The Crime of All Centuries (season 1, episode 2) at 6.4.

Is Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends okay for kids?

TV-Y7

Yes: it's rated TV-Y7 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends?

10 h

About 10 hours: 24 episodes in 3 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1981 to 1983.

Can I half-watch Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.