The Amazing Spider-Man(2012)
“The untold story begins.”
Overview
Peter Parker is an outcast high schooler abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben and Aunt May. Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents' disappearance – leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors, his father's former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors' alter ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero.
Director
Marc Webb
Studio
Marvel Entertainment
Budget
$215M
Revenue
$759M
Cast
Andrew Garfield
as Spider-Man / Peter Parker
Emma Stone
as Gwen Stacy
Rhys Ifans
as The Lizard / Dr. Curt Connors
Denis Leary
as Captain Stacy
Martin Sheen
as Uncle Ben
Sally Field
as Aunt May
Irrfan Khan
as Rajit Ratha
Campbell Scott
as Richard Parker
Embeth Davidtz
as Mary Parker
Chris Zylka
as Flash Thompson
Max Charles
as Peter Parker (Age 4)
C. Thomas Howell
as Jack's Father
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
2h 16m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$215M
Box Office
$759M
Production Companies
Marvel Entertainment • Laura Ziskin Productions • Columbia Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Amazing Spider-Man?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Amazing Spider-Man (2012).
What is The Amazing Spider-Man about?▼
Peter Parker is an outcast high schooler abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben and Aunt May. Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents' disappearance – leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors, his father's former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors' alter ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero.
Who directed The Amazing Spider-Man?▼
The Amazing Spider-Man was directed by Marc Webb and released in 2012. It is a action, adventure, science fiction film.
How long is The Amazing Spider-Man?▼
The Amazing Spider-Man has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).
Who stars in The Amazing Spider-Man?▼
The cast of The Amazing Spider-Man includes Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man / Peter Parker, Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy, Rhys Ifans as The Lizard / Dr. Curt Connors, Denis Leary as Captain Stacy, Martin Sheen as Uncle Ben and more.
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