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THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN™

2012
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Action
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Superhero

A teenage Peter Parker grapples with both high school and amazing super-human crises as his alter-ego Spider-Man.

Rated PG-13

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THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN™ FAQs

  1. What is The Amazing Spider-Man?
    The Amazing Spider-Man is the first film in Marc Webb’s Amazing Spider-Man series and stars Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man. The film reimagines Peter Parker’s origin story and introduces a new continuity separate from Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy.
  2. When does the story take place?
    The film follows teenager Peter Parker as he investigates the mysterious disappearance of his parents and uncovers secrets connected to Oscorp Industries. Along the way, Peter gains extraordinary abilities after being bitten by a genetically engineered spider and begins his journey as Spider-Man.
  3. Who are the main characters?
    The film centers on Peter Parker / Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield), a curious and intelligent teenager searching for answers about his past; Dr. Curt Connors / The Lizard (Rhys Ifans), a brilliant Oscorp scientist whose experiments have dangerous consequences; and Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone), Peter’s classmate and love interest. Other key characters include Captain George Stacy (Denis Leary), a dedicated NYPD officer, and Aunt May (Sally Field) and Uncle Ben Parker (Martin Sheen), who help raise Peter.
  4. Who is the Lizard?
    Dr. Curt Connors (Rhys Ifans) is a gifted scientist working at Oscorp who specializes in cross-species genetics. Hoping to regenerate his missing arm and advance his research, Connors tests an experimental serum on himself. The treatment transforms him into the Lizard, a powerful reptilian creature with enhanced strength, agility, and regenerative abilities. As his condition worsens, Connors becomes a major threat to New York City and Spider-Man’s first great challenge.
  5. How does this film connect to the broader Spider-Man franchise?
    The Amazing Spider-Man serves as a reboot of the Spider-Man film franchise, introducing a new version of Peter Parker and his supporting cast. The film establishes the storyline that continues in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) and explores Peter’s family history in greater detail than previous Spider-Man films.
  6. Who are the cast and filmmakers behind The Amazing Spider-Man?
    The Amazing Spider-Man is directed by Marc Webb, with a screenplay by James Vanderbilt and Alvin Sargent and Steve Kloves, story by James Vanderbilt, based on the Marvel Comic Book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. The film is produced by Laura Ziskin, Avi Arad, and Matt Tolmach. Executive producers are Stan Lee, Kevin Feige, and Michael Grillo. The cast includes Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott, Irrfan Khan with Martin Sheen and Sally Field. 
  7. Where can I watch The Amazing Spider-Man?
    The Amazing Spider-Man is available through major digital retailers, including Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango, DIRECTV, and Sony Pictures Core.