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Spider-Man (2002)

PG_13  121 min  -  Action | Adventure | Fantasy   -  3 May 2002 (USA)
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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.

Director:

Sam Raimi

Writers:

Stan Lee (Marvel comic book), Steve Ditko (Marvel comic book), and 1 more credit »
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Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 11 wins & 40 nominations See more awards »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tobey Maguire ...
Willem Dafoe ...
Kirsten Dunst ...
James Franco ...
Cliff Robertson ...
Rosemary Harris ...
J.K. Simmons ...
Joe Manganiello ...
Gerry Becker Gerry Becker ...
Bill Nunn ...
Jack Betts ...
Stanley Anderson ...
Ron Perkins ...
Michael Papajohn ...
K.K. Dodds K.K. Dodds ...
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Storyline

Based on Marvel Comics' superhero character, this is a story of Peter Parker who is a nerdy high-schooler. He was orphaned as a child, bullied by jocks, and can't confess his crush for his stunning neighborhood girl Mary Jane Watson. To say his life is "miserable" is an understatement. But one day while on an excursion to a laboratory a runaway radioactive spider bites him... and his life changes in a way no one could have imagined. Peter acquires a muscle-bound physique, clear vision, ability to cling to surfaces and crawl over walls, shooting webs from his wrist ... but the fun isn't going to last. An eccentric millionaire Norman Osborn administers a performance enhancing drug on himself and his maniacal alter ego Green Goblin emerges. Now Peter Parker has to become Spider-Man and take Green Goblin to the task... or else Goblin will kill him. They come face to face and the war begins in which only one of them will survive at the end. Written by Soumitra  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Spider | Evil | Fight | Superhero | Student  | See more »

Taglines:

Go for the ultimate spin See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Fantasy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for stylized violence and action See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El hombre araña See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$139,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$CAD11,885,846 (Canada) (3 May 2002) (245 Screens)

Gross:

$821,708,551 (Worldwide) (2002)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS (8 channels)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The studio expressed an interest in Leonardo DiCaprio and Freddie Prinze Jr. playing the part of Spider-Man. Scott Speedman, Jay Rodan and James Franco all actually tested for the part. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Peter Parker gives chase to the gunman he believes shot his Uncle Ben, he wears the same outfit he wore when fighting Bonesaw. Peter climbs a building and then jumps from building to building. He winds up on a dome shaped roof and works up the nerve to web sling. The figure shooting the web from that dome is Peter in his real Spider-man suit (he had not even invented this particular suit yet). See 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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Crazy Credits

Towards the end of the closing credits the theme song from the original
Spider-Man animated series is played. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Chuck: Chuck Versus the Suitcase (#4.2)" (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"Jimmy Shaker Day"
Written by Thomas Flowers, Doug Eldridge and Ric Ivanisevich
Performed by Oleander
Courtesy of Republic/Universal Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises See more »