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Along Came a Spider

Name: Along Came a Spider
Director: Lee Tamahori
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Action
Released: 2001-01-01
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Morgan Freeman, Monica Potter, Michael Wincott, Dylan Baker, Mika Boorem

2001Dir. Lee Tamahori1h 44m

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Runtime1h 44m

Released2001

Budget$60M

Box office$105.2M

DirectorLee Tamahori

About This Movie

Along Came a Spider has a gritty vibe that feels pretty grounded for a thriller. Lee Tamahori directs a decent cat-and-mouse game with Morgan Freeman as Alex Cross, who’s drawn back into the fray after a senator’s kid gets snatched. The pacing is a bit uneven at times, but the tension builds well in certain scenes. The performances, especially by Freeman, keep it engaging, though the plot can sometimes become convoluted. There’s a solid atmosphere created by the urban settings and a haunting score. It’s not as flashy as some of its contemporaries but has its moments that linger, especially if you appreciate character-driven narratives in your thrillers.

Release Date: April 6, 2001Film Adaptation of James Patterson's novelRuntime: 104 minutesAvailable in DVD and Blu-ray formats