Two years have passed since the mild-mannered Peter Parker walked away from his longtime love Mary Jane Watson and decided to take the road to responsibility as Spider-Man. Peter must face new challenges as he struggles to cope with "the gift and the curse" of his powers while balancing his dual identities as the elusive superhero Spider-Man and life as a college student. The relationships Peter holds most dear are now in danger of unraveling as he clashes with the powerful, multi-tentacled villain Doctor Octopus aka "Doc Ock." Peter's life-long yearning for M.J. becomes even stronger as he fights the impulse to abandon his secret life and declare his love. In the meantime, M.J. has moved on with her life. She has embarked on an acting career and has a new man in her life. Peter's relationship with his best friend Harry Osborn has been overshadowed by Harry's growing vendetta against Spider-Man, whom he holds responsible for his father's death. Peter's life becomes even more complicated when he is pitted against a powerful new nemesis, Dr. Otto Octavius-- "Doc Ock." Peter must now learn to accept his fate and harness all his superhero talents in order to stop this diabolical madman in his octagonal tracks.
Production Columbia Pictures Corporation; Marvel Enterprises; Laura Ziskin Productions;
Cast Names Sam Raimi; Scott Skversky; Dakota Anderson; Damian Bailey; Doug Swander; David Blanc; John Thurner; Frank Bonsangue; David Boston; Lou Volpe; Garrett Warren; Jack Wetherall; Ken Wharton; Peter Cincotti; Vince Cupone; Calvin Dean; Cindy Cheung; Christina R. Copeland; Barbara Ann Davison; Fabrizio Fante; Phillip Gramm; Halla; Mohammed Hassan; Janet Huege; Claudia Katz; Eileen Kovener; Andre M. Johnson; Rachel Lehrer; Phil LaMarr; Peyton List;
Box Office USD 373,585,825
Release Date 2004-06-30 2004-07-23 (IMAX version) 2007-05-02 (Tribeca Film Festival)
Genres Action; Fantasy; Sci-Fi; Thriller;
MPAA Rating [?] Rated PG-13 for stylized action violence.
Running Time 2 hr. 7 min. 2 hr. 15 min. (DVD extended cut)