Spider-Man (2002) — IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes & Audience Ratings

Last updated: 2026-03-30 3 min read

Quick Facts

IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Metacritic73/100
DirectorSam Raimi
GenreAction, Science Fiction
Runtime121 min
RatedPG-13
CastTobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Cliff Robertson

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Should You Watch Spider-Man?

Spider-Man holds a solid 7.4 on IMDb, placing it above average and earning strong audience approval. It is well worth your time if the genre appeals to you. The 90% Rotten Tomatoes score signals near-universal critical acclaim.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spider-Man's IMDb rating?

Spider-Man (2002) has an IMDb rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 20,453 user votes.

Is Spider-Man worth watching?

With an IMDb score of 7.4 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 90%, Spider-Man is generally well-regarded and worth your time.

How long is Spider-Man?

Spider-Man has a runtime of 121 min. It is rated PG-13.

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