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Spider-Man (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

Spider-Man (2002) movie poster

Spider-Man is a 2002 action adventure film directed by Sam Raimi, starring Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $825.8 million worldwide on a $139 million budget. It won 2 awards from 6 nominations, including Best Music at the Saturn Awards 2003. Critics gave it 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10. Stream it on Disney Plus and fuboTV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
7.4/10
worldwide gross
$825.8M
awards won
2
Metascore
73
Where to watch Watch the trailer
Spider-Man (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 1m (121 min)
Director
Sam Raimi
Genres
Action , Adventure , Fantasy
Original language
English
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Budget
$139M
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is Spider-Man About?

The premise of Spider-Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A teenager named Peter Parker gains incredible abilities after being bitten by a radioactive spider. Struggling to balance his personal life with newfound strength and agility, he must learn to use his powers responsibly. Inspired by the memory of his Uncle Ben, Peter embraces his destiny as Spider-Man, fighting crime and protecting the people of New York City.

Spider-Man Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
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  • ben parker character
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  • genetic
  • looking at oneself in a mirror
  • spiderweb
  • ambush
  • fear
  • spider
+38 more
  • evil
  • high school
  • tragic event
  • spider bite
  • superhuman strength
  • teenage crush
  • funeral
  • cigar smoking
  • giant balloon
  • eyeglasses
  • webslinging
  • based on comic book
  • teenage superhero
  • secret identity
  • impalement
  • macy's thanksgiving day parade
  • laboratory accident
  • giant web
  • split personality
  • wrestling match
  • thanksgiving
  • older actors younger roles
  • high school student
  • aunt may character
  • close up of eye
  • close up of eyes
  • good versus evil
  • superhero crying
  • final showdown
  • green goblin character
  • mary jane watson character
  • norman osborn character
  • harry osborn character
  • parade
  • flash thompson character
  • j. jonah jameson character
  • betty brant character
  • psychotronic film
Where to watch

Where to Watch Spider-Man

Stream it on Disney Plus and fuboTV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Spider-Man Cast

Tobey Maguire leads the cast, with Kirsten Dunst. Directed by Sam Raimi.

Ratings

Spider-Man Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Spider-Man 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

Plot

Spider-Man Plot Summary

What happens in Spider-Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Peter Parker, portrayed by Tobey Maguire, is an introverted high school senior living in the bustling city of New York. Following the tragic death of his parents, he resides with his caring Uncle Ben and Aunt May. His heart, however, belongs to his neighbor, Mary Jane Watson, played by Kirsten Dunst, who stands out as one of the few kind souls in his challenging school life. Unfortunately, Peter faces bullying from her boyfriend, Flash, and his friends. The only one who shares his outsider status is Harry Osborn, a wealthy and handsome student; yet, Harry grapples with jealousy over the affection his father, Norman, shows towards Peter. Norman, the head of Oscorp, sees promise in Peter’s scientific mind, sometimes wishing he could have had him as a son.

Full summary

The whole story of Spider-Man, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Spider-Man Box Office & Budget

Spider-Man grossed $825.8 million worldwide on a $139 million budget, 5.9 times what it cost. $407.8 million came from the US and Canada and $418 million (51%) from the rest of the world.

2002 box office

Worldwide gross

$825.8M

5.9× its budget

US & Canada
$407.8M
International
$418M
Budget
$139M
US & Canada 49% Rest of the world 51%
Awards

Spider-Man Awards & Nominations

Spider-Man won 2 awards from 6 nominations, including Best Music at the Saturn Awards 2003. Its biggest night was the Saturn Awards 2003, with 1 win from 3 nominations.

2 wins6 nominations4 ceremonies

Videos

Spider-Man Trailers & Videos

14 videos: 1 trailer, 3 teasers, 9 clips and 1 behind-the-scenes video.

All 14 videos
Official Trailer
  • Teaser Toonami Short Promo
  • Teaser Toonami Promo
  • Teaser Toonami Long Promo
  • Clip MJ & Spider-Man Kiss
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Spider-Man?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Who portrays Peter Parker in Spider-Man (2002)?
Details

Spider-Man Also Known As

42 alternative titles, including “Spajdermen” and “Spider-Man: The Motion Picture”.

Also known as
  • Spajdermen
  • Spider-Man: The Motion Picture
  • Spiderman
  • Spaĭdŭr-men
  • Lyudyna-pavuk
  • 蜘蛛侠1 (托比·马奎尔)
  • 스파이더 맨
  • Hämähäkkimies, ობობა-კაცი, სპაიდერმენი
  • Spider-Man 1
  • Spider-Man I
  • スパイダーマン：2002
  • Người Nhện
+30 more
  • Spider Man
  • Սարդ Մարդը
  • ပင့်ကူလူသား
  • Örümcek Adam
  • 蜘蛛侠
  • Человек-паук
  • Homem-Aranha
  • ספיידרמן
  • Spider-Man - hämähäkkimies
  • ไอ้แมงมุม
  • Pókember
  • Спајдермен
  • スパイダーマン
  • 스파이더맨
  • Omul-Păianjen
  • Žmogus voras
  • Спайдър-мен
  • Ämblikmees
  • 蜘蛛人
  • مرد عنکبوتی
  • Köngulóarmaðurinn
  • Zirnekļcilvēks
  • El hombre araña
  • Людина-павук
  • Oʻrgimchak-Odam
  • 蜘蛛俠, ადამიანი-ობობა
  • സ്‌പൈഡർ-മാൻ
  • الرجل العنكبوت
  • Nin-Caaro
  • स्पाइडर-मैन

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FAQ

Spider-Man FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Spider-Man, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Spider-Man?

Spider-Man runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).

When was Spider-Man released?

Spider-Man was released on May 3, 2002.

Who directed Spider-Man?

Spider-Man was directed by Sam Raimi.

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Who is in the cast of Spider-Man?

Spider-Man stars Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst.

Where can I watch Spider-Man?

In the US, Spider-Man is streaming on Disney Plus, fuboTV and FXNow and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Spider-Man make at the box office?

Spider-Man grossed $825.8 million worldwide ($407.8 million domestic, $418 million international) on a budget of $139 million.

How is Spider-Man rated?

Spider-Man has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 73 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.

What awards did Spider-Man win?

Spider-Man won 2 awards from 6 nominations, including Best Music at the Saturn Awards 2003.

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