About the Film
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.
✨ The Watchlist Wizard Verdict
The Vibe: Along Came a Spider is a captivating and well-crafted crime and mystery and thriller movie from 2001. Directed by Lee Tamahori, and starring Morgan Freeman, Monica Potter, Michael Wincott 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.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.3/10, Along Came a Spider retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies that blends crime with mystery elements, Along Came a Spider deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Where to Watch
Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Production Specs
Top Billed Cast
Actors Also In
Morgan Freeman
Notable Career Works
1992
2004
2005
2008
Monica Potter
Notable Career Works
2004
1997
1998
2002
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