Along Came a Spider_
"The game is far from over."
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.
Starring
Morgan Freeman, Monica Potter, Michael Wincott
Box Office
$105.2M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Along Came a Spider earned $105.2M worldwide on a $60.0M budget — a 75% return on investment.
Year context
Along Came a Spider was released 25 years ago in 2001.
Along Came a Spider is a Crime, Mystery, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 44m.
CAST (20)
Morgan Freeman
Alex Cross
Monica Potter
Jezzie Flannigan
Michael Wincott
Gary Soneji
Dylan Baker
Ollie McArthur
Mika Boorem
Megan Rose
Anton Yelchin
Dimitri Starodubov
Kim Hawthorne
Agent Hickey
Jay O. Sanders
Kyle Craig
Billy Burke
Ben Devine
Michael Moriarty
Senator Hank Rose
Penelope Ann Miller
Elizabeth Rose
Anna Maria Horsford
Vickie
Scott Heindl
Floyd the Fisherman
Christopher Shyer
Jim
Jill Teed
Tracie
IM
Ian Marsh
Sam
Raoul Ganeev
Bodyguard
Samantha Ferris
Mrs. Hume
Ocean Hellman
Amy Masterson
Tom McBeath
Country Chief Cabell
BOX OFFICE
$60.0M
Budget
$105.2M
Revenue
+75%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
104 min (1h 44m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.3/10 (1,999 votes)
Popularity
3
Budget
$60,000,000
Box Office
$105,200,000
Profit
+$45,200,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Along Came a Spider about?
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.
How long is Along Came a Spider?
Along Came a Spider has a runtime of 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Who stars in Along Came a Spider?
The cast of Along Came a Spider includes Morgan Freeman, Monica Potter, Michael Wincott, Dylan Baker, Mika Boorem.
How much did Along Came a Spider make at the box office?
Along Came a Spider earned $105,200,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $60,000,000.
What is the rating of Along Came a Spider?
Along Came a Spider has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 1,999 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Crime
Mystery
Thriller
Action