Along Came a Spider (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2001, Along Came a Spider is an action, thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Lee Tamahori, running about 104 minutes. “The game is far from over.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the harrowing death of his partner, detective and best-selling author Alex Cross has retreated to the peace of retirement. But when a brilliant criminal kidnaps a senator's young daughter, Alex is lured back into action. Teamed with the Secret Service agent assigned to protect the missing girl, Alex follows a serpentine trail of clues that leads him to a stunning discovery - the kidnapper wants more than just ransom.
Who’s in it. Along Came a Spider stars Morgan Freeman as Alex Cross, Monica Potter as Jezzie Flannigan, Michael Wincott as Gary Soneji and Dylan Baker as Ollie McArthur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Along Came a Spider has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $105.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and Starz 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 Along Came a Spider page.
If you liked it. Fans of Along Came a Spider 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 Along Came a Spider (2001)?
- In US, Along Came a Spider is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, 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 Along Came a Spider worth watching?
- Along Came a Spider holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Along Came a Spider?
- Along Came a Spider stars Morgan Freeman, Monica Potter, Michael Wincott, Dylan Baker and Mika Boorem.
- When was Along Came a Spider released?
- Along Came a Spider was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.