What is Along Came a Spider like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Along Came a Spider as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Along Came a Spider violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Along Came a Spider as moderate.

Which films are like Along Came a Spider?

Films with a similar feel include Kiss the Girls, Silence of the Lambs, and Se7en.

How long is Along Came a Spider?

Along Came a Spider runs 104 minutes.

Where can I watch Along Came a Spider?

In United States, Along Came a Spider streams on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, YouTube Free, Starz Apple TV channel.

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Along Came a Spider

Name: Along Came a Spider
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Action
Released: 2001-04-06
Duration: 1 h 44 min
Rating: 6.3520002365112305
Cast: Morgan Freeman, Monica Potter, Michael Wincott, Dylan Baker, Mika Boorem

A grief-stricken forensic psychologist is pulled back into the field when a senator's daughter is kidnapped by a killer who wants to deal with him personally.

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Ember's analysis

MoodMixed
EnergyEnergetic
PacingBrisk
IntensityModerate
ComplexityEasy to follow
ViolenceModerate

More about the film

OverviewAfter the harrowing death of his partner, forensic psychologist and best-selling author Alex Cross cannot forgive himself and has retreated to the peace of retirement. But when a brilliant criminal kidnaps a senator's young daughter, he is lured back into action as the kidnapper wants to deal with Alex personally. Teamed with Jezzie Flanigan, the Secret Service agent assigned to protect the missing girl, Alex follows a serpentine trail of clues that leads him to a stunning discovery - the kidnapper wants more than just ransom.

After the harrowing death of his partner, forensic psychologist and best-selling author Alex Cross cannot forgive himself and has retreated to the peace of retirement. But when a brilliant criminal kidnaps a senator's young daughter, he is lured back into action as the kidnapper wants to deal with Alex personally. Teamed with Jezzie Flanigan, the Secret Service agent assigned to protect the missing girl, Alex follows a serpentine trail of clues that leads him to a stunning discovery - the kidnapper wants more than just ransom.

What critics saidCritics found the thriller derivative and implausible, with an overplotted plot full of holes, though Morgan Freeman's performance was widely admired.

Critics found the thriller derivative and implausible, with an overplotted plot full of holes, though Morgan Freeman's performance was widely admired.

What sets it apartMay contain story progression spoilers

Cross quits after losing his partner in an out of control bust and is drawn back reluctantly
the kidnapper is obsessed with the Lindbergh abduction

Films like Along Came a Spider, and whyKiss the Girls, Silence of the Lambs, Se7en

Kiss the Girlsshared psychological thriller cat and mouse pursuit of a kidnapper, forensic detective protagonist
Silence of the Lambsshared serial killer hunt with a psychologist detective and taunting villain
Se7enshared methodical investigative thriller with a withdrawn detective pulled back into a case

Movie DetailsLee Tamahori · 2001 · 104 min

Director: Lee Tamahori
Release Date: 2001-04-06
Runtime: 104 min
Rating: 6.4 / 10 (2151)

Common questionsWhat is Along Came a Spider about?

What is Along Came a Spider about?: A grief-stricken forensic psychologist is pulled back into the field when a senator's daughter is kidnapped by a killer who wants to deal with him personally.
What is Along Came a Spider like to watch?: Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Along Came a Spider as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
Is Along Came a Spider violent?: Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Along Came a Spider as moderate.
What did critics think of Along Came a Spider?: Critics found the thriller derivative and implausible, with an overplotted plot full of holes, though Morgan Freeman's performance was widely admired.
Which films are like Along Came a Spider?: Films with a similar feel include Kiss the Girls, Silence of the Lambs, and Se7en.
How long is Along Came a Spider?: Along Came a Spider runs 104 minutes.
Where can I watch Along Came a Spider?: In United States, Along Came a Spider streams on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, YouTube Free, Starz Apple TV channel.