

Spider-Man
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.
Audience Sentiment
Bridge rescue sequence
Uncle Ben's tragic death
Uncle Ben's death to great responsibility lesson creates massive emotional impact from 4.2 to 8.7
Reviews consistently praise Spider-Man as the definitive superhero origin story, with overwhelming love for Tobey Maguire's authentic portrayal and Sam Raimi's perfect balance of action and humanity. Fans consider it a timeless classic that brought comic books to life.
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Tobey Maguire
Spider-Man / Peter Parker

Willem Dafoe
Green Goblin / Norman Osborn

Kirsten Dunst
Mary Jane Watson

James Franco
Harry Osborn

Cliff Robertson
Ben Parker

Rosemary Harris
May Parker

J.K. Simmons
J. Jonah Jameson

Joe Manganiello
Flash Thompson

Gerry Becker
Maximilian Fargas

Bill Nunn
Joseph 'Robbie' Robertson

Jack Betts
Henry Balkan

Stanley Anderson
General Slocum

Ron Perkins
Dr. Mendel Stromm

Michael Papajohn
Carjacker

K.K. Dodds
Simkins

Ted Raimi
Hoffman

Bruce Campbell
Ring Announcer

Elizabeth Banks
Miss Brant

John Paxton
Houseman

Tim DeZarn
Philip Watson
Crew
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