Spider-Man (2002)
A nerdy high schooler gains amazing powers, becoming a wholesome hero in an epic, heartwarming adventure.
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.
How intense is Spider-Man?
Spider-Man is mildly scary, with no gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. 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 feels like
- Tone
- feel goodepicheartwarming
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily nightComfort watch
Where to stream Spider-Man
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Spider-Man for you?
Is Spider-Man scary?
Only a little. Spider-Man has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Spider-Man gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Spider-Man sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Spider-Man 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?
Spider-Man runs 2h 1m.
Where can I stream Spider-Man?
Spider-Man is streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
Does Spider-Man have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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