The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
Marc Webb's bold reimagining of Marvel's iconic web-slinger stars Andrew Garfield as a conflicted Peter Parker uncovering dark family secrets.
The Amazing Spider-Man - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Amazing Spider-Man
- Release Year: 2012
- Directed by: Marc Webb
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 2h 16m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 27, 2012 (Austria), July 3, 2012 (United States - PG-13), July 3, 2012 (Canada - PG), July 3, 2012 (United Kingdom - 12A), June 27, 2012 (Germany - 12), July 4, 2012 (France - 12), June 29, 2012 (India), July 4, 2012 (New Zealand - M), July 3, 2012 (Australia - M), July 6, 2012 (Brazil - 10), July 6, 2012 (Mexico - A), July 4, 2012 (Italy - T), July 6, 2012 (Spain - 7), June 28, 2012 (South Korea - 12), July 6, 2012 (Nigeria)
- Alternative Titles: Amazing Spider-Man (US), საოცარი ობობა-კაცი (GE), Жаңа Өрмекші-адам (KZ), Yangi O'rgimchak odam (UZ), Amazing Spider-Man 1 (CA), アメイジング・スパイダーマン：2012 (JP), 超凡蜘蛛侠1 (安德鲁·加菲尔德) (CN), El Sorprendente Hombre Araña (MX)
- Production Companies: Marvel Entertainment, Laura Ziskin Productions, Columbia Pictures, Matt Tolmach Productions, Arad Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
The Amazing Spider-Man - Plot
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.
The Amazing Spider-Man - Trailer
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The Amazing Spider-Man - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Marc Webb
Main Cast
- Andrew Garfield
- Emma Stone
- Rhys Ifans
- Denis Leary
- Martin Sheen
- Sally Field
- Irrfan Khan
- Campbell Scott
- Embeth Davidtz
- Chris Zylka
Writers
- James Vanderbilt
- Alvin Sargent
- Steve Kloves
Producers
- Avi Arad
- Matt Tolmach
- Laura Ziskin
The Amazing Spider-Man - FAQs
Where can you stream The Amazing Spider-Man?
The Amazing Spider-Man is available to stream on Netflix and Disney Plus. It can also be watched on fuboTV and YouTube TV. For digital rental or purchase, it is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Why was The Amazing Spider-Man rebooted so soon?
Sony rebooted the franchise just five years after Spider-Man 3 (2007) primarily for contractual reasons — the studio needed to keep the film rights active. Director Marc Webb was brought on to deliver a grittier, more grounded origin story distinct from Sam Raimi's trilogy.
Who plays Spider-Man in the 2012 film?
Andrew Garfield plays Peter Parker and Spider-Man in the 2012 film. Emma Stone co-stars as Gwen Stacy, his love interest, while Rhys Ifans portrays the villain Dr. Curt Connors, who transforms into the Lizard. Martin Sheen and Sally Field play Uncle Ben and Aunt May.
Is The Amazing Spider-Man based on a true story?
No, The Amazing Spider-Man is not based on a true story. It is adapted from Marvel Comics, specifically the long-running Amazing Spider-Man comic book series created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in 1962. The film reimagines Peter Parker's origin with a new cast and creative team.
What is The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) about?
The film follows Peter Parker, a socially outcast teenager who gains spider-like superpowers after a genetically engineered spider bites him. While investigating his parents' mysterious disappearance, he confronts scientist Dr. Curt Connors, whose experiments transform him into the monstrous Lizard, threatening New York City.
Is there a post-credits scene in The Amazing Spider-Man?
Yes, The Amazing Spider-Man features a mid-credits scene. In it, a mysterious shadowy figure appears in Dr. Connors' prison cell, asking whether Peter Parker has been told the truth about his father. The scene teases a larger conspiracy and sets up the sequel, The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
What is the age rating for The Amazing Spider-Man?
The Amazing Spider-Man is rated PG-13 in the United States, meaning parental guidance is suggested for children under 13. The film contains sequences of action and violence, brief suggestive content, and thematic elements. It carries a 12A rating in the United Kingdom and a 12 rating in Germany.
How long is The Amazing Spider-Man?
The Amazing Spider-Man has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes). It was directed by Marc Webb and released in the United States on July 3, 2012, with earlier international premieres beginning June 27, 2012 in Austria and Germany.
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