Overview
After being bitten by a genetically altered spider at Oscorp, nerdy but endearing high school student Peter Parker is endowed with amazing powers to become the superhero known as Spider-Man.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedSpider-Man traces the origin of an awkward but goodhearted high schooler whose life transforms after a genetically altered spider grants him extraordinary abilities, setting him on the path to becoming a masked hero. Director Sam Raimi balances science-fiction action with sincere coming-of-age drama, weaving themes of responsibility, identity, and first love into the spectacle. The mood is earnest, energetic, and crowd-pleasing. Carrying a MagicMovieScore of 7.3, this 2002 release is a natural fit for superhero fans and viewers who enjoy origin stories where personal growth matters as much as the high-flying heroics.
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Trailer
Top Cast
Tobey Maguire
Spider-Man / Peter Parker
Willem Dafoe
Green Goblin / Norman Osborn
Kirsten Dunst
Mary Jane Watson
James Franco
Harry Osborn
Cliff Robertson
Ben Parker
Rosemary Harris
May Parker
J.K. Simmons
J. Jonah Jameson
Joe Manganiello
Flash Thompson
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Movie Info
Release Date
May 1, 2002
Runtime
2h 1m
Rating
PG-13
Genres
Action, Science Fiction
Director