Spider-Man (2002)
Spider-Man is streaming in the UK on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go.
The verdict
Spider-Man is a dependable English film — it does what it sets out to do. It carries a 7.4/10 on TMDB across 21,454 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 121 minutes. In the UK you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go.
Should you spend 2h 1m on it?
2h 1m of English action with a science fiction streak, not one for younger kids. That score holds across 21,454 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- 7.4/10 over 21,454 ratings — solidly liked rather than loved, and the number isn't going to move.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 1m |
| Watch with family? | 12A · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Science Fiction |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Sam Raimi
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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