Spider-Man 2 (2004)
A hero's intimate struggle with identity and love unfolds amidst epic, briskly paced, wholesome adventure.
Peter Parker is going through a major identity crisis. Burned out from being Spider-Man, he decides to shelve his superhero alter ego, which leaves the city suffering in the wake of carnage left by the evil Doc Ock. In the meantime, Parker still can't act on his feelings for Mary Jane Watson, a girl he's loved since childhood. A certain anger begins to brew in his best friend Harry Osborn as well...
How intense is Spider-Man 2?
Spider-Man 2 is mildly scary, with no gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What Spider-Man 2 feels like
- Tone
- epicheartwarmingintimate
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily night
Where to stream Spider-Man 2
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Spider-Man 2 for you?
Is Spider-Man 2 scary?
Only a little. Spider-Man 2 has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Spider-Man 2 gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Spider-Man 2 sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Spider-Man 2 OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Spider-Man 2?
Spider-Man 2 runs 2h 7m.
Where can I stream Spider-Man 2?
Spider-Man 2 is streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
Does Spider-Man 2 have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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