Along Came a Spider
“The game is far from over.”
Synopsis
After the harrowing death of his partner, forensic psychologist and best-selling author Alex Cross cannot forgive himself and has retreated to the peace of retirement. But when a brilliant criminal kidnaps a senator's young daughter, he is lured back into action as the kidnapper wants to deal with Alex personally. Teamed with Jezzie Flanigan, 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.
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Along Came A Spider Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-06-20
Top Cast
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Morgan Freeman
Alex Cross
Monica Potter
Jezzie Flannigan
Michael Wincott
Gary Soneji
Dylan Baker
Ollie McArthur
Mika Boorem
Megan Rose
Anton Yelchin
Dimitri Starodubov
Kim Hawthorne
Agent Hickey
Jay O. Sanders
Kyle Craig
Billy Burke
Ben Devine
Michael Moriarty
Senator Hank Rose
Penelope Ann Miller
Elizabeth Rose
Anna Maria Horsford
Vickie
Scott Heindl
Floyd the Fisherman
Christopher Shyer
Jim
Jill Teed
Tracie
Ian Marsh
Sam
Raoul Ganeev
Bodyguard
Samantha Ferris
Mrs. Hume
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 17, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$105.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.75x
+$45.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Tamahori
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc Moss
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Along Came a Spider
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $60M
- Worldwide Gross
- $105.2M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, David Brown Productions, Phase 1 Productions, Revelations Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Tamahori
Marc Moss, James Patterson
Jerry Goldsmith
Matthew F. Leonetti, Stan McClain
Neil Travis
Joe Wizan, David Brown, Morgan Freeman, Marty Hornstein
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Wizan
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Marc Moss
Screenplay
David Brown
Producer
Lee Tamahori
Director
Neil Travis
Editor
Bill Westenhofer
Visual Effects Supervisor
Melissa R. Stubbs
Stunt Coordinator
Ida Random
Production Design
Peter Bucossi
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Along Came a Spider
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What is Along Came a Spider about?
After the harrowing death of his partner, forensic psychologist and best-selling author Alex Cross cannot forgive himself and has retreated to the peace of retirement. But when a brilliant criminal kidnaps a senator's young daughter, he is lured back into action as the kidnapper wants to deal with Alex personally. Teamed with Jezzie Flanigan, 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 directed Along Came a Spider?
Along Came a Spider was directed by Lee Tamahori.
Who stars in Along Came a Spider?
The principal cast of Along Came a Spider includes Morgan Freeman, Monica Potter, Michael Wincott, Dylan Baker, Mika Boorem.
When was Along Came a Spider released and how long is it?
Along Came a Spider was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of Along Came a Spider?
Along Came a Spider had a reported production budget of $60M and grossed $105.2M at the worldwide box office (1.75 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Along Came a Spider?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Along Came a Spider was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Is Along Came a Spider based on a book or true story?
Along Came a Spider is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Patterson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Along Came a Spider?
Along Came a Spider holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).