Spider-Man (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2002, Spider-Man is an action and fantasy film directed by Sam Raimi, running about 121 minutes. “With great power comes great responsibility.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Spider-Man stars Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man / Peter Parker, Willem Dafoe as Green Goblin / Norman Osborn, Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson and James Franco as Harry Osborn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Spider-Man has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $821.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu and fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spider-Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spider-Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spider-Man (2002)?
- In US, Spider-Man is available to stream on Netflix, Disney Plus and Hulu, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Spider-Man worth watching?
- Spider-Man holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Spider-Man?
- Spider-Man stars Tobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco and Rosemary Harris.
- When was Spider-Man released?
- Spider-Man was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.