The Spectacular Spider-Man (2008)
A brisk, animated adventure follows a 16-year-old balancing high school and super-villain battles with nostalgic energy.
Having spent the summer engaging common criminals with his new-found powers, not so typical 16-year-old Peter Parker must conceal his secret identity and battle super-villains in the real world as he enters his junior year of high school.
How intense is The Spectacular Spider-Man?
The Spectacular Spider-Man is mildly scary, with no gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a full-attention watch. Rated TV-Y7.
What The Spectacular Spider-Man feels like
- Tone
- nostalgic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Family nightFull attention
Where to stream The Spectacular Spider-Man
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Spectacular Spider-Man for you?
Is The Spectacular Spider-Man scary?
Only a little. The Spectacular Spider-Man has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Spectacular Spider-Man gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Spectacular Spider-Man sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Spectacular Spider-Man OK for kids?
It is rated TV-Y7, but the intensity tags run warmer than the rating suggests: scare 1, gore 0, violence 2, each out of 3. Know your kid.
Where can I stream The Spectacular Spider-Man?
The Spectacular Spider-Man is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
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