Spider-Man Trilogy

Spider-Man (2002)

A bite from a genetically altered arachnid turns timid high schooler Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) into a web-spinning wallcrawler who learns through tragedy to become a hero, in the hit screen rendition of Marvel Comics’ flagship character. Kirsten Dunst is Parker’s love interest Mary Jane Watson, and Willem Dafoe is scheming scientist Norman Osborne, who uses his technology to become the armored, bat-glider-riding Green Goblin. With Rosemary Harris, James Franco, J.K. Simmons, and Cliff Robertson; Sam Raimi directs. 121 min. C/Rtg: PG-13

Spider-Man 2 (2004)

Two years after receiving his spider-powers, life hasn’t gotten any easier for college student/crimefighter Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire). With his grades slipping and his personal life at an all-time low, Parker hangs up his red and blue costume. But when New York is threatened by a new menace--tentacled terror Doctor Octopus (Alfred Molina)--will Spidey return to save the day? Director Sam Raimi’s smash hit sequel also stars Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Rosemary Harris, J.K. Simmons. 128 min. C/Rtg: PG-13

Spider-Man 3 (2007)

As Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) has his hands full dealing with life in the public eye and the effects of an alien symbiote that has attached itself to him in the form of a sleek new costume, he must also contend with a former friend (James Franco) who’s adopted the mantle of the New Goblin, the granular goon the Sandman (Thomas Haden Church), and rival photographer Eddie Brock (Topher Grace), who joins with the alien to create the villainous Venom. Also stars Kirsten Dunst, J.K. Simmons, and Bryce Dallas Howard as Gwen Stacy. 139 min. C/Rtg: PG-13