Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

A tale of adventure set during the 17th Century in the Caribbean Sea. For the roguish yet charming Captain Jack Sparrow, the crystalline waters of the Caribbean, like the high seas the world over, present a vast playground where adventure and mystery abound. But Jack's idyllic life capsizes after his nemesis, the wily Captain Barbossa, steals his ship, the Black Pearl, and later attacks the town of Port Royal, kidnapping the Governor's beautiful daughter, Elizabeth Swann. Elizabeth's childhood friend, Will Turner, joins forces with Jack to commandeer the fastest ship in the British fleet, the HMS Interceptor, in a gallant attempt to rescue her and recapture the Black Pearl. The duo and their crew are pursued by Elizabeth's betrothed, the debonair, ambitious Commodore Norrington, aboard the HMS dauntless. Unbeknownst to Will, there is a curse that has doomed Barbossa and his crew to live forever as the undead--when exposed to moonlight, they are exposed to living skeletons. The curse they carry can be broken, only if a once-plundered treasure is restored.
Also Known As:
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl
Production Status:
Released
Logline:
A mean, older pirate teams up with a younger pirate to save a young woman and exact revenge on his shipmates.
Genres:
Action/Adventure and Kids/Family
Running Time:
2 hrs. 13 min.
Release Date:
July 9th, 2003 (wide)
MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for action/adventure violence.
Distributors:
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International
Production Co.:
Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Studios:
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
U.S. Box Office:
$305,411,224
Filming Locations:
Caribbean
Los Angeles, California
Produced in:
United States

Independence Day (1996)

It is an ordinary summer day. But then, without warning, something very extraordinary happens. Enormous shadows fall across the land. Strange atmospheric phenomena, ominous and mesmerizing, surface around the globe. All eyes turn upward. The question of whether we're alone in the universe has finally been answered. And, in a matter of minutes, the lives of every person across the globe are forever changed. With the fate of our planet at stake, the Fourth of July is about to take on an entirely new meaning. No longer will it be an American holiday. It will be known as the day the entire world fought back. The day we did not go gentle into the good night... The day all of us on planet Earth celebrated our independence day.
Production Status:
Released
Genres:
Action/Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller, Holiday and War
Running Time:
2 hrs. 25 min.
Release Date:
July 2, 1996 Nationwide
MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for sci-fi destruction and violence.
Distributors:
20th Century Fox
Production Co.:
Centropolis Entertainment
Studios:
20th Century Fox
U.S. Box Office:
$306,169,255
Filming Locations:
New York, New York, USA
Utah, USA
Washington DC, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
Produced in:
United States

Return of the Jedi (1983)

Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Lando Calrissian and their small army of friends rescue Han Solo from the clutches of the menacingly ugly Jabba the Hutt and go on to do battle with the Empire, even after Darth Vader has broken off in his own rebellion.
Also Known As:
Star Wars Special Edition: Return of the Jedi
Star Wars, Episode 6: Return of the Jedi
Star Wars, Episode 6: Revenge of the Jedi
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
Production Status:
Released
Logline:
The third installation to the original trilogy.
Genres:
Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Sequel
Running Time:
2 hrs. 13 min.
Release Date:
May 25, 1983 Nationwide; March 14, 1997 Re-release
MPAA Rating:
PG for sci-fi action violence.
Distributors:
20th Century Fox
Production Co.:
Lucasfilm, Ltd.
U.S. Box Office:
$309,206,384
Produced in:
United States

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)

Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) are allied with Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) in a desperate quest to free Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) from his mind-bending trap in Davy Jones' locker, while the terrifying ghost ship, The Flying Dutchman and Davy Jones, under the control of the East India Trading Company, wreaks havoc across the Seven Seas. Navigating through treachery, betrayal and wild waters, they must forge their way to exotic Singapore and confront the cunning Chinese Pirate Sao Feng (Chow Yun-Fat). Now headed beyond the very ends of the earth, each must ultimately choose a side in a final, titanic battle, as not only their lives and fortunes, but the entire future of the freedom-loving Pirate way, hangs in the balance.
Also Known As:
Pirates of the Caribbean 3
Pirates of the Caribbean III
Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End
Production Status:
Released
Logline:
Elizabeth is captured by the notorious pirate Sao-Feng as Captain Barbossa and Will Turner alliance for one last decisive battle.
Genres:
Action/Adventure, Adaptation and Sequel
Running Time:
2 hr. 45 min.
Release Date:
May 24th (select theaters), May 25th, 2007 (wide)
MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for intense sequences of action/adventure violence and some frightening images.
Distributors:
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Studios:
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
U.S. Box Office:
$309,404,152
Filming Locations:
Caribbean Islands
Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, USA
Utah
Utah, USA
Produced in:
United States

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)

Set ten years after the events of "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace", not only has the galaxy undergone significant change, but so have our familiar heroes Obi-Wan Kenobi, Padme Amidala, and Anakin Skywalker, as they are thrown together again for the first time since the Trade Federation invasion of Naboo. Anakin has grown into the accomplished Jedi apprentice of Obi-Wan, who himself has transitioned from student to teacher. The two Jedi are assigned to protect Padme whose life is threatened by a faction of political separatists. As relationships form and powerful forces collide, these heroes face choices that will impact not only their own fates, but the destiny of the Republic.
Also Known As:
Attack of the Clones
Star Wars: Episode 2
Star Wars: Episode II
Star Wars: Episode II The Rise of the Empire
The Rise of the Empire
Production Status:
Released
Genres:
Action/Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Sequel
Running Time:
2 hrs. 12 min.
Release Date:
May 16th, 2002
MPAA Rating:
PG for sustained sequences of sci-fi action/violence.
Distributors:
20th Century Fox
Production Co.:
JAK Productions, Lucasfilm, Ltd.
U.S. Box Office:
$310,675,583
Filming Locations:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Fox Studios)
Tunisia
Italy
Spain
United Kingdom
Produced in:
United States

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

In mythic pre-historic times, a young hobbit named Frodo Baggins inherits a magic ring from his elderly cousin Bilbo. Wise to the powers that the magic ring holds, the dark Lord Sauron wants it, knowing it will enable him to enslave the people of Middle Earth. In his effort to thwart Sauron, Frodo recruits the fellowship of a wizard, an elf, a dwarf and others, on a mission to destroy the ring by casting it into the volcanic fires of Mount Doom, where it was made. However, the ring unleashes its own powers as a result of the struggle....
Also Known As:
Le Seigneur des anneaux (La communaute de l'anneau)
Lord of the Rings 1
Part One: The Fellowship of the Ring
Tales of Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: The Fellowship of the Ring
Production Status:
Released
Genres:
Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation
Running Time:
2 hrs. 58 min.
Release Date:
December 19, 2001 Nationwide
MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for epic battle sequences and some scary images.
Distributors:
New Line Cinema
Production Co.:
WingNut Films
The Saul Zaentz Company
Studios:
(USA): New Line Cinema
U.S. Box Office:
$313,837,577
Filming Locations:
Wellington, New Zealand
Queenstown, New Zealand
Tongariro, New Zealand
Matamata, New Zealand
New Zealand
Produced in:
United States

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)

In 1957, Indiana Jones is thrust back in action, venturing into the jungles of South America in a race against Soviet agents to find the mystical Crystal Skull.
Also Known As:
Indiana Jones & the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Indiana Jones 4
Indiana Jones IV
Indiana Jones and The City of Gods
Raiders of the Lost Ark sequel
Untitled ("Indiana Jones" Sequel)
Production Status:
Released
Genres:
Action/Adventure and Sequel
Running Time:
2 hrs. 3 min.
Release Date:
May 22nd, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for adventure violence and scary images.
Distributors:
Paramount Pictures
Production Co.:
Amblin Entertainment, Kennedy/Marshall Company, Lucasfilm, Ltd.
Studios:
Paramount Pictures
U.S. Box Office:
$317,011,114
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California USA
Undisclosed locations Around the World
Produced in:
United States

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer s Stone (2001)

Harry Potter has learned to live with his bullying Uncle Vernon, his callous Aunt Petunia and the constant whining of his greedy, spoiled cousin Dudley. He's even learned to live with sleeping in the cupboard under the stairs. Harry's relatives have just as reluctantly learned to live with the unwelcome presence of their orphaned relation, a constant reminder of Petunia's "wayward" sister and brother-in-law and their mysterious and untimely demise. Even the impending arrival of his 11th birthday offers no excitement for Harry--as usual, there's little chance of cards, presents or any kind of birthday treat. This year, however, is different. On his 11th birthday, Harry learns that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers of his own. Invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. At Hogwarts, he finds the home and family he has never had.
Also Known As:
Harry Potter a l'ecole des sorciers
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (United Kingdom)
Production Status:
Released
Logline:
A little boy is schooled in the art of wizardry.
Genres:
Action/Adventure, Kids/Family, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation
Running Time:
2 hrs. 32 min.
Release Date:
November 16, 2001 Nationwide
MPAA Rating:
PG for some scary moments and mild language.
Distributors:
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
Heyday Films
1492 Pictures
Studios:
(USA): Warner Bros. Pictures
U.S. Box Office:
$317,557,891
Filming Locations:
England, United Kingdom
Produced in:
United States

Iron Man (2008)

Tony Stark is a billionaire industrialist and genius inventor who is kidnapped and forced to build a devastating weapon. Instead, using his intelligence and ingenuity, Tony builds a high-tech suit of armor and escapes captivity. When he uncovers a nefarious plot with global implications, he dons his powerful armor and vows to protect the world as Iron Man.
Also Known As:
Iron Man (Marvel)
Ironman
Production Status:
Released
Logline:
Billionaire industrialist Tony Stark leads a double life as an iron-plated crime fighter.
Genres:
Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation
Running Time:
2 hrs. 6 min.
Release Date:
May 2nd, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for some intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and brief suggestive content.
Distributors:
Paramount Pictures
Production Co.:
Marvel Studios, Fairview Entertainment, Marvel Entertainment
Studios:
Paramount Pictures
U.S. Box Office:
$318,298,180
Produced in:
United States

Transformers (2007)

The Earth is caught in the middle of an intergalactic war between two races of robots, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons, which are able to change into a variety of objects, including cars, trucks, planes and other technological creations.
Also Known As:
Transformers: Prime Directive
Production Status:
Released
Genres:
Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation
Running Time:
2 hrs. 20 min.
Release Date:
July 3rd, 2007 (wide)
MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi action violence, brief sexual humor and language.
Distributors:
Di Bonaventura Pictures, Inc., Paramount Pictures International (PPI), DreamWorks, Paramount Pictures
Production Co.:
Angry Bulls Films, Hasbro, Inc.
Studios:
DreamWorks, Paramount Pictures
U.S. Box Office:
$319,014,499
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California USA
Produced in:
United States

Shrek the Third (2007)

Being king isn't for everyone--especially if you're a prickly ogre who smells like the shallow end of a swamp. When Shrek married Fiona, the last thing he wanted was to rule Far Far Away, but when his frogger-in-law, King Harold, suddenly croaks, Shrek is quickly fitted for the crown. Now, unless the reluctant would-be king can find a suitable replacement, he'll be royally screwed for the rest of his days. As if Shrek didn't have enough on his plate, Princess Fiona has another little surprise on the way. With his head spinning and his belly in knots, Shrek sets off on a quest to find the only other possible heir to the throne, Fiona's long-lost cousin Artie, an underachieving medieval high schooler. While the ogre is away, his old nemesis Prince Charming rears his handsome head and returns to the kingdom of Far Far Away with redemption on his shallow little mind. Even with Donkey and the ever-so-suave Puss in Boots by their side, it's going to take an ogre-sized effort--and a whole lot of help from Fiona and her band of princesses--for Shrek and Artie to save the day and find their own "Happily Ever After."
Also Known As:
Shrek 3
Production Status:
Released
Genres:
Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids/Family, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Animation and Sequel
Running Time:
1 hr. 33 min.
Release Date:
May 18th, 2007 (wide)
MPAA Rating:
PG for some crude humor, suggestive content and swashbuckling action.
Distributors:
DreamWorks, Paramount Pictures, Paramount Pictures International (PPI)
Production Co.:
PDI/DreamWorks
Studios:
DreamWorks, DreamWorks Animation
U.S. Box Office:
$320,706,665
Produced in:
United States

The Lion King (1994)

A heroic coming-of-age story which follows the epic adventures of a young lion cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destined role as king of the jungle. As a carefree cub, he is both excited and anxious to become king, one day, and spends his days frolicking with his pal, Nala. His father, King Mufasa, the revered ruler of Pride Rock and the lands that surround it, teaches him about the "Circle of Life"--the delicate balance of nature which bonds all animals together; Simba's father cautions him to prepare for the day when he will be called upon to lead. Mufasa's evil brother, Scar, hopes that day will never arrive and schemes to do away with the king and Simba so that he can assume the throne for his own tyrannical purposes. Scar and his hyena henchmen--Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed--lure Simba into the path of a wildebeest stampede in which Mufasa is killed trying to save his son. Scar convinces Simba that he is responsible for his father's death and urges him to leave the Pride Lands and never return. A frightened and guilt-ridden Simba flees into exile where he is befriended by a wacky but warmhearted warthog named Pumbaa and his free-wheeling meerkat companion, Timon. Under the dubious guidance of this nature's odd couple, Simba adopts their "Hakuna Matata" (no worries) attitude towards life--taking things one day at a time. The cub matures into a young adult and is able to forget his past until a beautiful young lioness--who turns out to be his childhood friend Nala--arrives on the scene. She tells him of the hard times and suffering that have come to the Pride Lands under Scar's reign, and beseeches him to take his place as king. With the help of Rafiki, a wise shaman baboon, Simba realizes that his father's spirit lives on in him and that he must accept the responsibility of his destined role.
Also Known As:
King of the Jungle
Production Status:
Released
Logline:
A young lion cub hides from his colony after being blamed for his father's death, but triumphantly returns when he realizes it his destiny to be King.
Genres:
Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids/Family, Musical/Performing Arts, Romance and Animation
Running Time:
1 hr. 27 min.
Release Date:
June 15, 1994 Nationwide
MPAA Rating:
G
Distributors:
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Studios:
Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
U.S. Box Office:
$312,850,033
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California
Produced in:
United States

Forrest Gump (1994)

The title character leads viewers through an accidental travelogue of American social history from the early 1960s through the present in this revisionist fable. Vietnam, desegregation, Watergate, and more are presented from the perspective of Tom Hanks's loveably slow-witted Forrest Gump as he finds himself embroiled in situations he can't quite comprehend. Hanks leads an excellent cast, featuring Robin Wright Penn as Jenny, Forrest's lifelong love; Gary Sinise as the irascible Lt. Dan, his Vietnam superior; Mykelti Williamson as Bubba, a shrimp-loving soldier; and Sally Fields as his devoted mother. Robert Zemeckis's emotional, heartwarming film garnered 13 Academy Award nominations and six wins, including Best Picture, Director, Actor--Tom Hanks, and Adapted Screenplay.
Production Status:
Released
Genres:
Comedy, Drama and Romance
Running Time:
2 hrs. 22 min.
MPAA Rating:
PG-13
Distributors:
Paramount Pictures
Production Co.:
Tisch Company
U.S. Box Office:
$329,168,011
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Washington, DC, USA
Beaufort, South Carolina, USA
Savannah, Georgia, USA
Produced in:
United States

Spider-Man 3 (2007)

Peter Parker has finally managed to strike a balance between his devotion to M.J. and his duties as a superhero. But there is a storm brewing on the horizon. When his suit suddenly changes, turning jet-black and enhancing his powers, it transforms Peter as well, bringing out the dark, vengeful side of his personality that he is struggling to control. Under the influence of the suit, Peter becomes overconfident and starts to neglect the people who care for him most. Forced to choose between the seductive power of the new suit and the compassionate hero he used to be, Peter must overcome his personal demons as two of the most-feared villains yet, Sandman and Venom, gather unparalleled power and a thirst for retribution to threaten Peter and everyone he loves.
Also Known As:
Spider-Man III
Spiderman 3
Production Status:
Released
Genres:
Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Adaptation and Sequel
Running Time:
2 hr. 20 min.
Release Date:
May 4th, 2007 (wide)
MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for sequences of intense action violence.
Distributors:
Sony Pictures Releasing
Production Co.:
Laura Ziskin Productions, Marvel Studios, Renaissance Pictures
Studios:
Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group
U.S. Box Office:
$336,530,303
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California USA
New York, New York USA
Produced in:
United States

Finding Nemo (2003)

Life along the Great Barrier Reef is full of dangers when you are a tiny clown fish. And for Marlin, a single parent determined to protect his only son Nemo, there are constant fears and anxieties. When, on his first day of school, Nemo defies his father and swims off alone to investigate a boat, he is suddenly scooped up by a diver as Marlin helplessly watches. Marlin turns desperate as he frantically swims off in search for his son. As he passes a school of fish he bumps into Dory, an agreeable blue tang with severe short-term memory loss, who offers to help. Together this aquatic odd couple set out on an impossible mission, finding themselves in troubled waters and contending with such hazards as sharks, deadly angler fishes and a forest of jellyfish. Meanwhile, in a dentist's office overlooking Sydney Harbor, Nemo has landed in a fish tank that is home to a colorful group of characters who want to initiate him into their gang. When word of Marlin and Dory's ocean adventures gets back to Nemo, he is so thrilled to learn of his father's search for him that he becomes motivated to move forward with a daring escape plan of his own.
Production Status:
Released
Genres:
Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids/Family and Animation
Running Time:
1 hr. 40 min.
Release Date:
May 30th, 2003
MPAA Rating:
G for General Audiences.
Distributors:
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
Pixar Animation Studios
Studios:
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
U.S. Box Office:
$339,714,367
Filming Locations:
Richmond, California, USA (Pixar Animation Studios)
Produced in:
United States

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

Set in a time of uncertainty in the land of Middle-earth, a tale which charts a heroic quest which centers around an intrepid hobbit. The future of civilization rests in the fate of the One Ring, which has been lost for centuries. Powerful forces are unrelenting in their search for it. But fate has placed it in the hands of a young Hobbit named Frodo Baggins, who inherits the Ring and steps into legend. A daunting task lies ahead for Frodo when he becomes the Ringbearer as his assigned duty is to destroy the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom where it was forged. But he can’t accomplish this task alone. A Fellowship bands together to lend Frodo all that he needs to carry out his mission: the wisdom of Gandalf; the loyalty of his friends Sam, Merry, and Pippin; the courage of Aragorn and Boromir; the precision of Legolas; and the strength of Gimli. They are aided in their quest by Arwen, Galadriel and Elrond, whose knowledge of the Ring brings to light the true danger and importance of their journey.
Also Known As:
Lord of the Rings 2
Part Two: The Two Towers
Tales of Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: The Two Towers
The Two Towers
Production Status:
Released
Genres:
Action/Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Adaptation and Sequel
Running Time:
2 hrs. 59 min.
Release Date:
December 12, 2002 Nationwide
MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for epic battle sequences and scary images.
Distributors:
New Line Cinema
Production Co.:
The Saul Zaentz Company, WingNut Films
Studios:
New Line Cinema
U.S. Box Office:
$340,478,898
Filming Locations:
Wellington, New Zealand
New Zealand
Produced in:
United States

Jurassic Park (1993)

The contemporary story of a remarkable theme park built around actual dinosaurs, created from DNA deposits.
Production Status:
Released
Genres:
Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller and Adaptation
Running Time:
2 hrs. 7 min.
Release Date:
June 11, 1993 Nationwide
MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for intense science fiction terror.
Distributors:
United International Pictures (UIP), Universal Pictures
Production Co.:
Amblin Entertainment
Studios:
Universal Pictures
U.S. Box Office:
$356,748,415
Filming Locations:
Kauai, Hawaii, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
Produced in:
United States

The Passion of the Christ (2004)

A depiction of the last twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem. The story opens in the Garden of Olives where Jesus has gone to pray after the Last Supper. Betrayed by Judas Iscariot, the controversial Jesus--who has performed 'miracles' and has publicly announced that he is 'the Son of God'--is arrested and taken back within the city walls of Jerusalem. There, the leaders of the Pharisees confront him with accusations of blasphemy; subsequently, his trial results with the leaders condemning him to his death. Jesus is brought before Pontius Pilate, the Roman Governor of Palestine, for his sentencing. Pilate listens to the accusations leveled at Jesus by the Pharisees. Realizing that his own decision will cause him to become embroiled in a political conflict, Pilate defers to King Herod in deciding the matter of how to persecute Jesus. However, Herod returns Jesus to Pilate who, in turn, gives the crowd a choice between which prisoner they would rather to see set free--Jesus, or Barrabas. The crowd chooses to have Barrabas set free. Thus, Jesus is handed over to the Roman soldiers and is brutally flagellated. Bloody and unrecognizable, he is brought back before Pilate who, once again, presents him to the thirsty crowd--assuming they will see that Jesus has been punished enough. The crowd, however, is not satisfied. Thus, Pilate washes his hands of the entire dilemma, ordering his men to do as the crowd wishes. Whipped and weakened, Jesus is presented with the cross and is ordered to carry it through the streets of Jerusalem, all the way up to Golgotha. There, more corporal cruelty takes place as Jesus is nailed to the cross--suffering, he hangs there, left to die. Initially, in his dazed suffering, Jesus is alarmed that he has been abandoned by God his father. Eventually, he overcomes his fear and with his last breaths, tells Mary, his Mother, "It is accomplished." He then beseeches God, "Into Thy hands I commend my spirit." At the moment of his death, nature itself over-turns.
Also Known As:
The Passion
Production Status:
Released
Genres:
Art/Foreign, Drama, Biopic and Politics/Religion
Running Time:
2 hrs. 6 min.
Release Date:
February 25th, 2004
MPAA Rating:
R for for sequences of graphic violence. (original).
Distributors:
Equinoxe Films, Newmarket Films
Production Co.:
Icon Productions
U.S. Box Office:
$370,270,943
Filming Locations:
Italy
Produced in:
United States

Spider-Man 2 (2004)

Two years have passed since the mild-mannered Peter Parker walked away from his longtime love Mary Jane Watson and decided to take the road to responsibility as Spider-Man. Peter must face new challenges as he struggles to cope with "the gift and the curse" of his powers, while balancing his dual identities as the elusive superhero Spider-Man and life as a college student. The relationships Peter holds most dear are now in danger of unraveling as he clashes with the powerful, multi-tentacled villain Doctor Octopus aka "Doc Ock." Peter's life-long yearning for M.J. becomes even stronger as he fights the impulse to abandon his secret life and declare his love. In the meantime, M.J. has moved on with her life. She has embarked on an acting career and has a new man in her life. Peter's relationship with his best friend Harry Osborn has been overshadowed by Harry's growing vendetta against Spider-Man, whom he holds responsible for his father's death. Peter's life becomes even more complicated when he is pitted against a powerful new nemesis, Dr. Otto Octavius--"Doc Ock." Peter must now learn to accept his fate and harness all his superhero talents in order to stop this diabolical madman in his octagonal tracks.
Also Known As:
Spider Man II
Spider Man the Sequel
Spider-Man II
Spiderman 2
Spiderman II
The Amazing Spider-Man
Production Status:
Released
Genres:
Sequel
Running Time:
2 hrs. 7 min.
Release Date:
June 30th, 2004 (wide)
MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for stylized action violence.
Distributors:
Sony Pictures Releasing
Production Co.:
Laura Ziskin Productions, Marvel Studios, POW! Entertainment, Renaissance Pictures
Studios:
Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group
U.S. Box Office:
$373,377,893
Filming Locations:
New York, New York, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
Culver City, California, USA
Produced in:
United States