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Overview

User Rating:
7.4/10   155,353 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
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:
(1384 articles)
McAdams Tipped For Spider-man Villain
 (From WENN. 11 November 2009, 4:01 AM, PST)

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Cast

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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
Color:
Color
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:
When Uncle Ben drops Peter off to go to the library, a bus can be seen driving by with a promotional advertisement that reads, The Producers (1968), a 'Mel Brooks (I)' musical. Brooks later sued Sony Pictures Entertainment for unwanted advertisement in motion-picture space. more
Goofs:
Continuity: On the morning Peter does a little web practice, he talks to his Aunt at the door. After closing the door, we see that there are webs all over the room, even in the path he just walked to get to the door. 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 Sin City: The Premiere (2005) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
What We're All About (The Original Version) more

FAQ

A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERS
Does Eddie Brock appear in this film?
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48 out of 63 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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