Spider-Man (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1977, Spider-Man is an action, fantasy, crime and adventure film directed by E.W. Swackhamer, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. When an extortionist threatens to force a multi-suicide unless a huge ransom is paid, only Peter Parker can stop him with his new powers as Spider-Man.
Who’s in it. Spider-Man stars Nicholas Hammond as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, David White as J. Jonah Jameson, Michael Pataki as Capt. Barbera and Hilly Hicks as Robbie Robertson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Spider-Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spider-Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spider-Man worth watching?
- Spider-Man holds an audience score of 6.0 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?
- Spider-Man stars Nicholas Hammond, David White, Michael Pataki, Hilly Hicks and Lisa Eilbacher.
- When was Spider-Man released?
- Spider-Man was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.