The Amazing Spider-Man
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Overview
Peter Parker (Garfield) is an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben (Sheen) and Aunt May (Field). Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter is also finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy (S...
Director / Creator
Marc Webb
Writers
James Vanderbilt, Alvin Sargent, Steve Kloves
Top Cast
About The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) is a Action and Sci-Fi film from United States. the film was directed by Marc Webb from a screenplay by James Vanderbilt and Alvin Sargent. It runs 2 hours and 16 minutes and was produced primarily in English.
What it's about
Peter Parker (Garfield) is an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben (Sheen) and Aunt May (Field). Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter is also finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy (Stone), and together, they struggle with love, commitment, and secrets. 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 (Ifans), 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.
Cast and crew
The film stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, and Rhys Ifans in supporting roles. Writing credits go to James Vanderbilt, Alvin Sargent, and Steve Kloves, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, The Amazing Spider-Man holds a rating of 6.9/10 based on 752,149 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 71%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 66/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: 2 wins & 33 nominations total. These numbers place The Amazing Spider-Man within the broader landscape of Action and Sci-Fi cinema from 2012, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
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Why The Amazing Spider-Man is worth knowing
If you enjoy Action or Sci-Fi films, The Amazing Spider-Man offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2012 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how action evolved during that period. Performances from Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep The Amazing Spider-Man on your watchlist for later.
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