The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is streaming in New Zealand on Disney Plus, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.
The verdict
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 holds up as a perfectly decent English film, if not a remarkable one. It's sitting at 6.6/10 on TMDB across 14,765 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. The 141-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In New Zealand you can stream it on Disney Plus, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.
Should you spend 2h 21m on it?
2h 21m of English action with adventure threaded through. With 14,765 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- It sits at 6.6/10 across 14,765 ratings: dependable, not remarkable.
- Skip if
- you'd rather the plot moved on people than on set pieces
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
For Peter Parker, life is busy. Between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen Stacy, high school graduation cannot come quickly enough. Peter has not forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away, but that is a promise he cannot keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro, emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn, returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 21m |
| Watch with family? | M · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Marc Webb
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 26 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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