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7.4 / 10(21,539 votes)IMDbPG-1320022h 1m$821.7M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Spider-Man

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Synopsis

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.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 15, 2024

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Digital Streaming Debut

April 21, 2023

VOD & Digital Platforms

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (5.91x ROI)

Production Budget

$139M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$821.7M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

5.91x

+$682.7M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $139MWorldwide: $821.7M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Sam Raimi
Screenplay & Story
David Koepp
Original Score
Danny Elfman
Original Title
Spider-Man
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 1m
Production Budget
$139M
Worldwide Gross
$821.7M
Production Studios
Marvel Enterprises, Laura Ziskin Productions, Columbia Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Sam Raimi

Screenplay & Story

David Koepp, Steve Montal, Steve Ditko, Stan Lee

Original Score & Music

Danny Elfman

Director of Photography

Don Burgess, Dan Moore

Film Editing

Arthur Coburn, Bob Murawski

Producers

Ian Bryce, Laura Ziskin, Avi Arad, Stan Lee

Literary Origin & Source Material
Comic Book:Steve DitkoComic Book:Stan Lee

Department Leadership Roster

Arthur Coburn

Arthur Coburn

Editor

Ian Bryce

Ian Bryce

Producer

Laura Ziskin

Laura Ziskin

Producer

Neil Spisak

Neil Spisak

Production Design

David Koepp

David Koepp

Screenplay

Bob Murawski

Bob Murawski

Editor

James Acheson

James Acheson

Costume Design

Danny Elfman

Danny Elfman

Original Music Composer

Don Burgess

Don Burgess

Director of Photography

Tony Ching Siu-Tung

Tony Ching Siu-Tung

Stunt Coordinator

Jeff Habberstad

Jeff Habberstad

Stunt Coordinator

Karen E. Goulekas

Visual Effects Supervisor

Scott Stokdyk

Scott Stokdyk

Visual Effects Supervisor

Ray McIntyre Jr.

Visual Effects Supervisor

Sam Raimi

Sam Raimi

Director

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-05

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M
Germany (FSK)12
France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)12A

12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

India (CBFC)U

Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Spider-Man

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Spider-Man about?

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.

Who directed Spider-Man?

Spider-Man was directed by Sam Raimi.

Who stars in Spider-Man?

The principal cast of Spider-Man includes Tobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Cliff Robertson.

When was Spider-Man released and how long is it?

Spider-Man was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.

What was the box office and production budget of Spider-Man?

Spider-Man had a reported production budget of $139M and grossed $821.7M at the worldwide box office (5.91 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Spider-Man?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Spider-Man was composed by Danny Elfman.

Is Spider-Man based on a book or true story?

Spider-Man is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Steve Ditko", Comic Book: "Stan Lee".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Spider-Man?

Spider-Man holds official age classifications: AU: M; DE: 12; FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).