Along Came a Spider

Along Came a Spider

The game is far from over.

Directed by Lee Tamahori

Produced by Paramount Pictures, David Brown Productions

2001104 min6.3 / 10

A tense psychological thriller built on cat-and-mouse games between a brilliant criminal and a haunted detective drawn back into action by personal stakes.

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.

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  • Is Along Came a Spider scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Along Came a Spider violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Along Came a Spider sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is Along Came a Spider easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Does Along Came a Spider end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Surprise45

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Love35

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