Along Came a Spider (2001)
A brilliant criminal lures a forensic psychologist into a tense, gritty game of cat and mouse.
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.
How intense is Along Came a Spider?
Along Came a Spider is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Along Came a Spider feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittytensepulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
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Is Along Came a Spider scary?
Only a little. Along Came a Spider has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Along Came a Spider gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Along Came a Spider sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Along Came a Spider OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Along Came a Spider?
Along Came a Spider runs 1h 44m.
Where can I stream Along Came a Spider?
Along Came a Spider is streaming on Paramount+, Starz and Tubi.
Does Along Came a Spider have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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