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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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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:

Do you want to know who I am? I'm Spider-Man 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:

(USA) See more »

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

Spider-Man's webbing in the film is made out of foam materials and fishing line. It was also enhanced with CGI. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: During the parade attack sequence when MJ falls from the balcony she is first seen falling side-down. As Spider-Man catches her she is falling face-down. In the next shot, of Spider-Man about to catch her from above, she is on her side again. 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 »


Soundtracks

"What We're All About (The Original Version)"
Written and Performed by Sum 41
Produced by Greig Nori and Deryck Whibley
Courtesy of Island Records See more »