Spider-Man


2h 1m 2002

Brief Synopsis

Orphaned at an early age, Peter Parker lives in Queens, New York with his beloved Aunt May and Uncle Ben. Peter leads the life of a normal student, working as a photographer at the school paper, pining after the beautiful Mary Jane Watson and hanging out with buddy Harry Osborn. On a school trip, during which Peter and his classmates are given a science demonstration on arachnids, Peter is bitten by a genetically-altered spider. Soon after, he discovers that he has unusual powers: he is endowed with the strength and agility of a spider along with a keen, ESP-like "spider-sense." Peter first uses his powers to make money, but in the face of a tragedy that hits close to home, he vows to dedicate his life to fighting crime, taking to heart the words of his beloved Uncle Ben: "With great power comes great responsibility." Meanwhile, megalomaniacal businessman Norman Osborn, Harry's father, is undergoing some changes of his own. An experimental formula has gone awry, increasing his intelligence and strength but also driving him insane. He is now the Green Goblin, Spider-Man's arch enemy, who will put young Peter Parker's vow to fight crime and help innocent people to the ultimate test.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Action
Adaptation
Adventure
Release Date
2002
Distribution Company
Sony Pictures Releasing
Location
New York City, New York, USA; Culver City, California, USA; Los Angeles, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 1m

Synopsis

Orphaned at an early age, Peter Parker lives in Queens, New York with his beloved Aunt May and Uncle Ben. Peter leads the life of a normal student, working as a photographer at the school paper, pining after the beautiful Mary Jane Watson and hanging out with buddy Harry Osborn. On a school trip, during which Peter and his classmates are given a science demonstration on arachnids, Peter is bitten by a genetically-altered spider. Soon after, he discovers that he has unusual powers: he is endowed with the strength and agility of a spider along with a keen, ESP-like "spider-sense." Peter first uses his powers to make money, but in the face of a tragedy that hits close to home, he vows to dedicate his life to fighting crime, taking to heart the words of his beloved Uncle Ben: "With great power comes great responsibility." Meanwhile, megalomaniacal businessman Norman Osborn, Harry's father, is undergoing some changes of his own. An experimental formula has gone awry, increasing his intelligence and strength but also driving him insane. He is now the Green Goblin, Spider-Man's arch enemy, who will put young Peter Parker's vow to fight crime and help innocent people to the ultimate test.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Action
Adaptation
Adventure
Release Date
2002
Distribution Company
Sony Pictures Releasing
Location
New York City, New York, USA; Culver City, California, USA; Los Angeles, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 1m

Award Nominations

Best Sound

2002

Best Visual Effects

2002

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States on Video November 1, 2002

John Malkovich was previously attached to play the role of the Green Goblin.

James Cameron was previously attached to direct.

Project became legally viable in March 1999 when Marvel Enterprises and Sony Pictures Entertainment entered into a production and merchandising agreement.

During production, 45-year-old welder Tim Holcombe was killed in a crane accident.

Media Revolution signed on to develop the film's official website.

Released in United States Spring May 3, 2002

Released in United States on Video November 1, 2002

Released in United States Spring May 3, 2002