Along Came a Spider (2001)

Along Came a Spider parents guide

No surprises for an R: some innuendo or implied sex and strong violence.

Scare

Mildly scary

A few tense or eerie moments.

Jump scares

A couple

One or two sudden jolts.

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

Mild

Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Along Came a Spider scary?

Only a little. Along Came a Spider has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Along Came a Spider?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Along Came a Spider rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is an R, with strong violence and some strong language. Keep it for adults.

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.

Cast and crew

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