Spider-Man 2

PG-13

Released Jun 30, 2004

2h 2m

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When a failed nuclear fusion experiment results in an explosion that kills his wife, Dr. Otto Octavius (Alfred Molina) is transformed into Dr. Octopus, a cyborg with deadly metal tentacles. Doc Ock blames Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire) for the accident and seeks revenge. Meanwhile, Spidey's alter ego, Peter Parker, faces fading powers and self-doubt. Complicating matters are his best friend's (James Franco) hatred for Spider-Man and his true love's (Kirsten Dunst) sudden engagement to another man.

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Critics Consensus

Boasting an entertaining villain and deeper emotional focus, this is a nimble sequel that improves upon the original.

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

Maybe it has something to do with Sam Raimi's skills as a director, or with Tobey Maguire's very human central performance, but the Spider-Man films are by far the best of the superhero genre.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 29, 2015

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Anthony Quinn

Independent (UK)

A sequel that not only outstrips its predecessor but has a perversity and quick-wittedness that hardly seem to belong in a comic-book movie.

Jun 29, 2015

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Jonathan Romney

Independent on Sunday

Spider-Man 2 is better than just dark, it's touched by authentic teenage paranoia and neurosis.

Jun 29, 2015

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Sheraz Farooqi

CinemaDebate

Rewatch SPIDER-MAN 2 (2004) for the studio's 100th anniversary. Deeply earnest in its delivery, Sam Raimi perfectly portrays the central “why” of Spider-Man. Truly one of the best in the genre. Simply put, they just don’t make 'em like this anymore.

Rated: 5/5

May 8, 2024

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Cory Woodroof

For the Win (USA Today)

This is the ultimate Spider-Man movie, and it’s one of the best-ever superhero films we’ve ever gotten.

Jun 20, 2023

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

Narratively lumpy as it sometimes is, "Spider-Man 2" marks Raimi’s return to the pure cinema of fun.

Rated: A

Sep 19, 2022

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Thwipsniktmraw

A great film, adaptation, and sequel, and worthy contender for the title of greatest comic book film of all time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/07/24

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Joahan

A classic what can I say that hasn’t been said before.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/28/24

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Giovanni U

What an amazing movie! Spider-Man 2 is one of the best superhero movies ever made and Tobey Maguire and Alfred Molina do amazing jobs as Spider-Man and Doctor Octopus! I'm glad I finally watched this in the theater!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/26/24

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Shawn

Loved it went with my 20 year old son son! is a great throwback

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/25/24

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Faith

such a good movie and never disappoints!!! it’s a classic🕸️♥️♾️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/25/24

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sebastisx

W movie, better than Batman

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/25/24

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Sam Raimi

Director

Tobey Maguire

Peter Parker

Kirsten Dunst

Mary Jane Watson

James Franco

Harry Osborn

Alfred Molina

Dr. Otto Octavius

Rosemary Harris

May Parker

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Synopsis

When a failed nuclear fusion experiment results in an explosion that kills his wife, Dr. Otto Octavius (Alfred Molina) is transformed into Dr. Octopus, a cyborg with deadly metal tentacles. Doc Ock blames Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire) for the accident and seeks revenge. Meanwhile, Spidey's alter ego, Peter Parker, faces fading powers and self-doubt. Complicating matters are his best friend's (James Franco) hatred for Spider-Man and his true love's (Kirsten Dunst) sudden engagement to another man.

Director: Sam Raimi
Producer: Avi Arad, Laura Ziskin
Screenwriter: Alvin Sargent, Michael Chabon, Alfred Gough, Miles Millar
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment, Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Marvel Enterprises, Laura Ziskin Productions, Columbia Pictures Corporation, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Violence|Stylized Action)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 30, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 8, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $373.4M
Runtime: 2h 2m
Sound Mix: Surround, DTS, Dolby Digital, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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