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When a failed nuclear fusion experiment results in an explosion that kills his wife, Dr. Otto Octavius (Alfred Molina) is transformed into Dr. Octopus, a cyborg with deadly metal tentacles. Doc Ock blames Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire) for the accident and seeks revenge. Meanwhile, Spidey's alter ego, Peter Parker, faces fading powers and self-doubt. Complicating matters are his best friend's (James Franco) hatred for Spider-Man and his true love's (Kirsten Dunst) sudden engagement to another man.

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Boasting an entertaining villain and deeper emotional focus, this is a nimble sequel that improves upon the original.

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Spider-Man 2 | Rotten Tomatoes (1) David Stratton At the Movies (Australia) Maybe it has something to do with Sam Raimi's skills as a director, or with Tobey Maguire's very human central performance, but the Spider-Man films are by far the best of the superhero genre. Rated: 4/5 Jun 29, 2015 Full Review Spider-Man 2 | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Anthony Quinn Independent (UK) A sequel that not only outstrips its predecessor but has a perversity and quick-wittedness that hardly seem to belong in a comic-book movie. Jun 29, 2015 Full Review Spider-Man 2 | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Jonathan Romney Independent on Sunday Spider-Man 2 is better than just dark, it's touched by authentic teenage paranoia and neurosis. Jun 29, 2015 Full Review Spider-Man 2 | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Sheraz Farooqi CinemaDebate Rewatch SPIDER-MAN 2 (2004) for the studio's 100th anniversary.Deeply earnest in its delivery, Sam Raimi perfectly portrays the central “why” of Spider-Man. Truly one of the best in the genre.Simply put, they just don’t make 'em like this anymore. Rated: 5/5 May 8, 2024 Full Review Spider-Man 2 | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Cory Woodroof For the Win (USA Today) This is the ultimate Spider-Man movie, and it’s one of the best-ever superhero films we’ve ever gotten. Jun 20, 2023 Full Review Spider-Man 2 | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault Narratively lumpy as it sometimes is, "Spider-Man 2" marks Raimi’s return to the pure cinema of fun. Rated: A Sep 19, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Thwipsniktmraw A great film, adaptation, and sequel, and worthy contender for the title of greatest comic book film of all time. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/07/24 Full Review Joahan A classic what can I say that hasn’t been said before. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/28/24 Full Review Giovanni U What an amazing movie! Spider-Man 2 is one of the best superhero movies ever made and Tobey Maguire and Alfred Molina do amazing jobs as Spider-Man and Doctor Octopus! I'm glad I finally watched this in the theater! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/26/24 Full Review Shawn Loved it went with my 20 year old son son! is a great throwback Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/25/24 Full Review Faith such a good movie and never disappoints!!! it’s a classic🕸️♥️♾️ Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/25/24 Full Review sebastisx W movie, better than Batman Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/25/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Sam Raimi Director Tobey Maguire Peter Parker Kirsten Dunst Mary Jane Watson James Franco Harry Osborn Alfred Molina Dr. Otto Octavius Rosemary Harris May Parker
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Synopsis When a failed nuclear fusion experiment results in an explosion that kills his wife, Dr. Otto Octavius (Alfred Molina) is transformed into Dr. Octopus, a cyborg with deadly metal tentacles. Doc Ock blames Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire) for the accident and seeks revenge. Meanwhile, Spidey's alter ego, Peter Parker, faces fading powers and self-doubt. Complicating matters are his best friend's (James Franco) hatred for Spider-Man and his true love's (Kirsten Dunst) sudden engagement to another man.

Director
Sam Raimi

Producer
Avi Arad, Laura Ziskin

Screenwriter
Alvin Sargent, Michael Chabon, Alfred Gough, Miles Millar

Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment, Columbia Pictures

Production Co
Marvel Enterprises, Laura Ziskin Productions, Columbia Pictures Corporation, Sony Pictures Entertainment

Rating
PG-13 (Violence|Stylized Action)

Genre
Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 30, 2004, Wide

Release Date (Streaming)
May 8, 2015

Box Office (Gross USA)
$373.4M

Runtime
2h 2m

Sound Mix
Surround, DTS, Dolby Digital, SDDS

Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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