Spider-Man (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1978, Spider-Man is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Koichi Takemoto, running about 24 minutes.
What it’s about. The Iron Cross Army are sabotaging oil-tankers with the help of their monster, the Sea-Devil, a semi-mechanical anthropomorphic swordfish with an ability to shoot torpedoes from its mouth. Spiderman employs the help of the interpol agent Juzo Mamiya to help him stop the Iron Cross Army.
Who’s in it. Spider-Man stars Rika Miura as Hitomi Sakuma, Shinji Tôdô as Takuya Yamashiro / Spider-Man, Izumi Oyama as Shinko Yamashiro and Noboru Nakaya as Jūzō Mamiya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Spider-Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spider-Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spider-Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spider-Man (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spider-Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spider-Man worth watching?
- Spider-Man holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spider-Man?
- Spider-Man stars Rika Miura, Shinji Tôdô, Izumi Oyama, Noboru Nakaya and Yoshiharu Yabuki.
- When was Spider-Man released?
- Spider-Man was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 24 minutes.