Spider-Man 2 (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Spider-Man 2 is a 2004 action thriller directed by Sam Raimi, starring Alfred Molina, Kirsten Dunst and Tobey Maguire. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $784.6 million worldwide on a $200 million budget. It won 1 Oscar, including Visual Effects, and 3 awards in all. Critics gave it 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10. Stream it on Disney Plus and fuboTV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Director
- Sam Raimi
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $200M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Spider-Man 2 About?
The premise of Spider-Man 2 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Peter Parker balances his life as a student with his responsibilities as Spider-Man, a challenge complicated by the arrival of Dr. Otto Octavius. A brilliant scientist, Octavius is transformed into the dangerous Doc Ock, forcing Spider-Man to confront his most challenging adversary yet. The conflict tests Peter's abilities and pushes him to his limits as he strives to protect New York City.
Spider-Man 2 Themes & Keywords
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- close up of eye
- close up of eyes
- good versus evil
- profanity
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- wedding dress
- final showdown
- doctor octopus character
- dr. curt connors character
- j. jonah jameson character
- john jameson character
- betty brant character
- mary jane watson character
- harry osborn character
- green goblin character
- stan lee cameo
- psychotronic film
- buick lesabre
- jeep
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- chevrolet caprice
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- volkswagen new beetle
- mercedes benz s klasse
- nissan sentra
- mitsubishi eclipse
- boy wears eyeglasses
- child in jeopardy
- moral dilemma
- opening action scene
- actor reprises previous role
- actress reprises previous role
- asian stereotype
Where to Watch Spider-Man 2
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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Spider-Man 2 Cast
Alfred Molina leads the cast, with Kirsten Dunst and Tobey Maguire. Directed by Sam Raimi.
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Director Sam Raimi
Spider-Man 2 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Spider-Man 2 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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IMDb 7.5 /10
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Metacritic 83 Metascore
User score 8.6
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TMDB 73% User score
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Spider-Man 2 Plot Summary
What happens in Spider-Man 2 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Peter Parker faces the challenging task of juggling his responsibilities as the heroic Spider-Man and the demands of everyday life. Caught in a relentless struggle, he loses his job, grapples with financial setbacks, and finds it increasingly difficult to keep up with his physics classes at Columbia University. His romantic relationship with Mary Jane Watson, now a successful Broadway star, further complicates his life, while his friendship with Harry Osborn begins to fray. Harry harbors a deep resentment towards Spider-Man, believing him to be responsible for the death of his father, Norman Osborn, who was secretly the malevolent Green Goblin. The stakes are raised when Aunt May faces foreclosure on her home, and J.
Full summary
The whole story of Spider-Man 2, scene by scene
Spider-Man 2 Box Office & Budget
Spider-Man 2 grossed $784.6 million worldwide on a $200 million budget, 3.9 times what it cost. $374.3 million came from the US and Canada and $410.2 million (52%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$784.6M
3.9× its budget
- US & Canada
- $374.3M
- International
- $410.2M
- Budget
- $200M
Spider-Man 2 Awards & Nominations
Spider-Man 2 won 1 Oscar, including Visual Effects, and 3 awards in all.
3 wins10 nominations4 ceremonies
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Saturn Awards 2005 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Director – Sam Raimi
- Nominated Best Score – Danny Elfman
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor
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Oscars 2005 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Visual Effects
- Nominated Sound Editing
- Nominated Sound Mixing
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Critics' Choice 2005 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Popular Film
- Nominated Best Family Film
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BAFTA 2005 2 nominations- Nominated Best Sound
- Nominated Best Special Visual Effects
Spider-Man 2 Trailers & Videos
8 videos: 1 trailer, 4 clips, 2 featurettes and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Clip Peter Misses MJ's Play
- Clip Sometimes You Just Need To Take The Elevator...
- Clip Running Out Of Webs
- Clip First 10 Minutes Extended Preview
How Well Do You Know Spider-Man 2?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What dual identities does Peter Parker struggle to maintain?
Spider-Man 2 Also Known As
46 alternative titles, including “Spajdermen 2” and “Spáinterman 2”.
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- Spajdermen 2
- Spáinterman 2
- Spider-Man 2 Lives
- Spider-Man 2: The IMAX Experience
- Spider-Man: No More
- Spider-Man II
- Spider-Man 2 - Spider-Man ist zurück
- Spaĭdŭr-men 2
- Chelovek-pauk 2
- Lyudyna-pavuk 2
- Hämähäkkimies 2, ობობა-კაცი 2, სპაიდერმენი 2
- Spider-Man 2.1
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- スパイダーマン2：2004
- Người Nhện 2
- Spider Man II
- Homem Aranha 2
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- नया कमाल
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Spider-Man 2 FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Spider-Man 2, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Spider-Man 2?
Spider-Man 2 runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was Spider-Man 2 released?
Spider-Man 2 was released on June 30, 2004.
Who directed Spider-Man 2?
Spider-Man 2 was directed by Sam Raimi.
More films by Sam Raimi Who is in the cast of Spider-Man 2?
Spider-Man 2 stars Alfred Molina, Kirsten Dunst and Tobey Maguire.
Where can I watch Spider-Man 2?
In the US, Spider-Man 2 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 2 make at the box office?
Spider-Man 2 grossed $784.6 million worldwide ($374.3 million domestic, $410.2 million international) on a budget of $200 million.
How is Spider-Man 2 rated?
Spider-Man 2 has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 83 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
What awards did Spider-Man 2 win?
Spider-Man 2 won 3 awards from 10 nominations, including Best Director at the Saturn Awards 2005.
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