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CRIME . 2001 . 1h 44m . English . 6.3/10

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
6.3/10
Rating
$105.2M
Box Office
1h 44m
Runtime
2001
Year
PROFITABLE
+75% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Along Came a Spider poster
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.

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Box office
Along Came a Spider earned $105.2M worldwide on a $60.0M budget — a 75% return on investment.
Cast
Morgan Freeman stars as Alex Cross in Along Came a Spider.
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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.

BOX OFFICE

$60.0M
Budget
$105.2M
Revenue
+75%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
104 min (1h 44m)
Language
English
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
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