Spider-Man
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.
Trailer
Director
Sam Raimi
Writer
Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, David Koepp
Studio
Columbia Pictures, Marvel Enterprises, Laura Ziskin Productions
Release
June 14, 2002
Runtime
121 min
Genres
Marvel, Superhero, Teen Adventure, Urban Adventure, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Country
United States
Budget
$139,000,000 (estimated)
Box office
$810,925,307 worldwide ($408,524,875 domestic; $114,844,116 opening weekend)
Awards
Nominated for 2 Oscars; 17 wins & 65 nominations total.
Cast & Characters
Spider-Man/Peter Parker
Tobey Maguire
Mary Jane Watson
Kirsten Dunst
Green Goblin/Norman Osborn
Willem Dafoe
Harry Osborn
James Franco
Ben Parker
Cliff Robertson
May Parker
Rosemary Harris
J. Jonah Jameson
J.K. Simmons
Flash Thompson
Joe Manganiello
Joseph 'Robbie' Robertson
Bill Nunn
Ring Announcer
Bruce Campbell
Miss Brant
Elizabeth Banks
Did You Know?
Also known as "El hombre araña" in Spanish-language markets.
Source: IMDb · verified 2026-08-02
The first film to gross $100 million in its opening weekend alone at the domestic box office, a record at the time.
Source: IMDb · verified 2026-08-02
The soundtrack features "When It Started," written and performed by Julian Casablancas of The Strokes.
Source: IMDb · verified 2026-08-02
Critical Assessment
Spider-Man holds 7.4/10 on IMDb (980K votes), 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, and a Metascore of 73 from 281 critic reviews.
“Not only does Spider-Man provide a good dose of web-swinging fun, it also has a heart, thanks to the combined charms of director Sam Raimi and star Tobey Maguire.” — Rotten Tomatoes (critics consensus)
Critics (90% RT) and audiences (7.4 IMDb) are closely aligned — this origin story defined the modern superhero blockbuster template largely without a critical/audience gap to reconcile.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
AI Verdict
AI-generatedSpider-Man's 90% RT score and status as the first film to gross $100M in a single opening weekend confirm it as the moment the modern superhero blockbuster era truly began — Raimi and Maguire's earnest, heartfelt take set a bar the genre spent the next decade chasing.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Fans praise Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man" as a perfect origin story that captures the spirit of the comic book hero, with some considering it the only authentic version. The movie is often compared to its sequels and reboots, with many believing Tobey Maguire is the best Spider-Man of all time. The film still holds nostalgic value 20 years after its release.
Reviews
Sam Raimi's Spider-Man captures the spirit of the comic book hero and it's still one of my all time favourite superhero movies. It lays out the perfect blueprint for a superhero origin story that I love revisiting every year or so. I've always been able to relate to Peter Parker…
tmdb44006625 · 9/10So many Spiderman movies out there but this will always be the original. Though the other ones have better CGI and maybe action sequences, none can match the plot this one has.
This is one of the few films that you can watch when you're bored and still be excited about what's going to happen (even though you've watched it over and over already and you've memorized almost all of the lines).
I keep telling people that this is the real Spider-Man and I will always stand by that. Tobey Maguire the real MVP!
Films from the 2000s really are way different from the ones we have now. I wish all origin stories could be as good as this one.
You can take your Tom Holland and Andrew Garfield with you. Tobey Maguire is the best Spider-Man of all time and no amount of CGI can change that!
It's 2019 and I still get chills every time I watch this film!
Truly one of the most successful superheroes ever made!
Was, still is, and will forever be one of my favorite childhood superhero movies!
Lot of respect for Tobey Maguire for doing well on this one. He didn't do well in his previous films but he was able to do justice to Spider Man on this one.
Definitely made the list of greatest comic book adaptations.
Man, that scene with Uncle Ben broke my heart big time! Made me even think of my life choices.
I've read the comics and I can say that this is truly the comic book come to life!
You know a film is good when you're able to quote something from it. "With great power, comes great responsibility"
This film is one of the reasons why 2002 was a great time to be alive!
It's not a surprise that this is considered one of the most successful superhero movies ever made.
It's amazing how they were able to balance action and human element in this movie.
To sum it up, this is the first Spider-Man film with everything leveled up.
Sam Raimi sure knows how to make a good superhero film. He was able to give so much depth to Spider-Man, a hero we only know from comic books.
The greatest part about this is Toby Maguire's acting. He made everything so much more believable that it was hard not to be engrossed in the movie.
From the trailer's comments
can't wait, he looks like he'll do an alright job as spidey
@Limes_not_Lemons · 785 likes"With great power comes great responsibility" - this lines will never gonna fade away ❤️
@Ariverse_ · 333 likes23 Years of Spider-Man
@beingshekharyt5433 · 10 likesLooks good. Can’t wait for it to come out😏
@fc8905-y9r · 170 likes20 years later and the nostalgia never gets old. Tobey as Spider-Man was awesome.
@SuperNASCARrocks · 32 likes0:46 love this part
@thrudamindofjustin8939 · 7 likesDamn, it was a really great time ! It's a pity that superhero movies will never be like then again. There is so much pathos, sincerity and its own special vibe! I love this movie. 🥰
@cinemartin3530 · 123 likesTobey looks like the perfect Spider-Man ❤️
@AryanSingh_11 · 59 likes
