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Spider-Man (2002) -- When bitten by a genetically modified spider, a nerdy, shy, and awkward high school student gains spider-like abilities that he eventually must use to fight evil as a superhero after tragedy befalls his family.
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Overview

User Rating:
7.4/10   150,311 votes
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Director:
Sam Raimi
Writers (WGA):
Stan Lee (Marvel comic book) and
Steve Ditko (Marvel comic book) ...
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Contact:
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Release Date:
3 May 2002 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller more
Tagline:
With great power comes great responsibility. more
Plot:
When bitten by a genetically modified spider, a nerdy, shy, and awkward high school student gains spider-like abilities that he eventually must use to fight evil as a superhero after tragedy befalls his family. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 11 wins & 40 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(900 articles)
Name of Tobey Maguire's Son Announced
 (From Celebrity Mania. 3 July 2009, 8:55 PM, PDT)

Tobey Maguire Reveals Baby Son's Name
 (From PEOPLE.com. 3 July 2009, 11:35 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
~ Web-Slinging Fun ~ more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Spider-Man: The Motion Picture (USA) (working title)
Spiderman (USA) (alternative spelling)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for stylized violence and action.
Runtime:
121 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Colour:
Colour
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS (8 channels)
Certification:
USA:PG-13 (certificate #37531) | India:U | Italy:T | Malaysia:U | Brazil:Livre | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Austria:10 | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Chile:TE | Finland:K-11 | France:U | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIA | Iceland:10 (original rating) | Iceland:LH (video rating) | Ireland:12 | Mexico:A | Netherlands:12 | New Zealand:M | Norway:11 | Peru:PT | Philippines:G | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:12 | Spain:T | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:12 (canton of the Grisons) | Taiwan:PG-12 | UK:12A (original rating) | UK:12 (video rating) (2002)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The World Trade Center Towers can be seen in the background of some scenes and once in the reflection of Spider-Man's eye. In addition, during the ending scene where he is swinging around the American trade building, you can see the towers in the far background slightly blurred. The makers of the film chose not to remove them digitally. more
Goofs:
Continuity: The extras at Columbia University are wearing cold weather clothing, appropriate for the seasonal setting. Students in the background wearing shorts and t-shirts blow the illusion and reveal that the scene was shot on a warm day. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Peter Parker: [voiceover] Who am I? You sure you want to know? The story of my life is not for the faint of heart. If somebody said it was a happy little tale... if somebody told you I was just your average ordinary guy, not a care in the world... somebody lied.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in X-Men: Evolution of a Trilogy (2006) (V) more
Soundtrack:
Panorama more

FAQ

A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERS
Does Eddie Brock appear in this film?
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46 out of 61 people found the following comment useful:-
~ Web-Slinging Fun ~, 6 January 2005
9/10
Author: Aysen08 from Lincoln, NE

Normally I can't stand movies derived from comics, for example the duds that were the Hulk & Daredevil, but this one surprised me.

An excellent take on the comic book character created by Stan Lee. Next to the X-Men movies that came out about the same time, and Superman with Christopher Reeve, it is definitely one of the better Comic to Movie films put out.

The cast is well chosen. McGuire is Spiderman/Peter Parker to me. I don't think they could have chosen better. Kirsten Dunst makes a decent Mary Jane Watson, wasn't ever fond of her to begin with, but it's pulled off well. Willem Dafoe as the Green Goblin is sheer genius.

The story is well written and keeps you along for the entire ride, coupled with action that's explosive and thrilling. Definitely fun for all, even die hard Spidey fans won't be disappointed! Fun for all! 9/10.

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