---
title: "Spider"
year: 2002
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/spider-2002"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 9613
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Spider (2002) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/spider-2002

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Spider is a film first released in 2002. Catalogued under Drama, Mystery, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Davis Films, Artists Independent Network, Capitol Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A mentally disturbed man confronts his past after moving into a halfway house."

### Why Watch
- explores a complex psychological journey
- features a gripping mystery

### Caveats & Content Note
- deals with disturbing mental illness themes
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with disturbing themes related to mental illness.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: mystery, thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/spider-2002#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: David Cronenberg
- **Networks / Studios**: Davis Films, Artists Independent Network, Capitol Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ralph Fiennes** as *Spider*
- **Miranda Richardson** as *Yvonne / Mrs. Cleg*
- **Gabriel Byrne** as *Bill Cleg*
- **Lynn Redgrave** as *Mrs. Wilkinson*
- **John Neville** as *Terrence*
- **Philip Craig** as *John*
- **Bradley Hall** as *Spider Boy*
- **Gary Reineke** as *Freddy*
- **Sara Stockbridge** as *Gladys*
- **Cliff Saunders** as *Bob*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Spider released in the US?
The film was released on 12/20/2002 in the US.

### Q: What is the runtime of Spider?
The runtime is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

### Q: What genres are associated with Spider?
It is classified under mystery and thriller.

### Q: Where does the main character live in the film?
He takes residence in a halfway house.

### Q: What happens to the main character's mind?
His mind gradually slips back into the realm created by his illness, where he replays a key part of his childhood.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Spider — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/9613)
- [Spider-Man (film) – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man_(film))
- [Spider-Man 81% (2002) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/28457-spider-man)
- [Spider-Man (2002) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/24351-spider-man)
- [The Spider (1931) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/82870-the-spider/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*