Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1981, Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge is an action, fantasy, crime and adventure film directed by Don McDougall, running about 92 minutes. “The Amazing Super Hero Battles the Masters of Kung-Fu” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Spider-Man goes to China to help an official accused of World War II treachery. Two episodes of the TV series "Spider Man" edited together and released as a feature.
Who’s in it. Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge stars Nicholas Hammond as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Robert F. Simon as J. Jonah Jameson, Rosalind Chao as Emily Chan and Myron Healey as Lieutenant Olson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge 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: The Dragon's Challenge (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge worth watching?
- Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge?
- Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge stars Nicholas Hammond, Robert F. Simon, Rosalind Chao, Myron Healey and Chip Fields.
- When was Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge released?
- Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.