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Spider

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6.8/10
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Ralph Fiennes in Spider (2002)
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A mentally disturbed man takes residence in a halfway house. His mind gradually slips back into the realm created by his illness, where he replays a key part of his childhood.A mentally disturbed man takes residence in a halfway house. His mind gradually slips back into the realm created by his illness, where he replays a key part of his childhood.A mentally disturbed man takes residence in a halfway house. His mind gradually slips back into the realm created by his illness, where he replays a key part of his childhood.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
39K
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  • Director
    • David Cronenberg
  • Writer
    • Patrick McGrath(novel)
  • Stars
    • Ralph Fiennes
    • Miranda Richardson
    • Gabriel Byrne
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Cronenberg
  • Writer
    • Patrick McGrath(novel)
  • Stars
    • Ralph Fiennes
    • Miranda Richardson
    • Gabriel Byrne
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 221User reviews
    • 117Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 13 wins & 25 nominations

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    Lynn Redgrave in Spider (2002)
    Ralph Fiennes and Lynn Redgrave in Spider (2002)
    Gabriel Byrne and Miranda Richardson in Spider (2002)
    Miranda Richardson and Bradley Hall in Spider (2002)
    Miranda Richardson in Spider (2002)
    Miranda Richardson and Bradley Hall in Spider (2002)
    Ralph Fiennes in Spider (2002)
    Ralph Fiennes, Lynn Redgrave, and John Neville in Spider (2002)
    Ralph Fiennes and John Neville in Spider (2002)
    Ralph Fiennes in Spider (2002)
    Ralph Fiennes and John Neville in Spider (2002)
    Miranda Richardson and Bradley Hall in Spider (2002)

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    Ralph Fiennes
    Ralph Fiennes
    • Spider
    Miranda Richardson
    Miranda Richardson
    • Yvonne…
    Gabriel Byrne
    Gabriel Byrne
    • Bill Cleg
    Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave
    • Mrs. Wilkinson
    John Neville
    John Neville
    • Terrence
    Bradley Hall
    Bradley Hall
    • Spider Boy
    Gary Reineke
    • Freddy
    Philip Craig
    Philip Craig
    • John
    Cliff Saunders
    Cliff Saunders
    • Bob
    Tara Ellis
    • Nora
    Sara Stockbridge
    Sara Stockbridge
    • Gladys
    Arthur Whybrow
    • Ernie
    Nicola Duffett
    Nicola Duffett
    • Barmaid
    Jake Nightingale
    • Large Man
    Alison Egan
    • Flashing Yvonne
    Donald Ewer
    • Toothless Jack
    Joan Heney
    • Cook
    Peter Elliott
    • Resident
    • Director
      • David Cronenberg
    • Writer
      • Patrick McGrath(novel)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      David Cronenberg received the screenplay from Patrick McGrath out of the blue, with a note attached saying that Ralph Fiennes was interested in playing the part of Spider. After about four pages, Cronenberg had decided that he wanted to do the film.
    • Goofs
      Camera is reflected in broken window of asylum.
    • Quotes

      Terrence: Clothes maketh the man; and the less there is of the man, the more the need of the clothes.

    • Connections
      Featured in SexTV: Dark Desires: Sexuality in the Horror Film (2003)

    User reviews221

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    This film is nothing short of a Masterpiece
    This film kept me totally engaged during every single second. The acting was no less than you would expect from such a talented cast - brilliant performances from all. Ralph Fiennes is just superb. Gabriel Byrne in probably the most difficult role of his career to date keeps the `secret' to the end. John Neville and Lynn Redgrave, provide the supporting roles with a flare that never upstages the lead actors. Bradley Hall as the Boy Spider gave a fine performance as only child actors can. But it was the Chalk and Cheese characters play by Miranda Richardson that for me stole the show and clearly shows how deep her talents run.

    The script, adapted by the author of the book, was powerful without going over the top and was very authentic. Even throwaway lines by supporting actors had meaning and helped convey the power and momentum of this masterpiece `.. seven packets of Crisps and a packet of Embassy.' Many times have I uttered similar words in a London Pub.

    The locations were so real, you could smell and tasted them - I grew up in such a places and in the same period as the Boy Spider - every single and highly accurate detail brought my childhood memories rushing back.

    The story is real - events like the critical event in this film really did happen and still do.

    For international readers, England from the late 70's onwards adopted a 'Care in the Community' programme and every city and major town has halfway houses, like the one portrayed in this film, where newly released inmates of mental institutions are ordinarily just dumped to fend for themselves.

    This film is nothing short of a Masterpiece - the real pity is that it won't appeal to a wider international audience.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 13, 2002 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United Kingdom
      • France
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Павук
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Odeon Films
      • Capitol Films
      • Artists Independent Network
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,642,483
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,575
      • Dec 22, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,808,941
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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