Spider (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2002, Spider is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by David Cronenberg, running about 98 minutes. “The only thing worse than losing your mind... is finding it again.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Spider stars Ralph Fiennes as Spider, Miranda Richardson as Yvonne / Mrs. Cleg, Gabriel Byrne as Bill Cleg and Lynn Redgrave as Mrs. Wilkinson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Spider has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spider page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spider tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spider (2002)?
- In US, Spider is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Spider worth watching?
- Spider holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spider?
- Spider stars Ralph Fiennes, Miranda Richardson, Gabriel Byrne, Lynn Redgrave and John Neville.
- When was Spider released?
- Spider was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.