In this post I am looking at the ratings of the Spider-Man movies. I am highlighting the film classifications/ratings of each movie, beginning with the 1977 TV-to-cinema release, Spider-Man.
Spider-Man movies come in all shapes and styles, from live-action to animation. Some of these movies are suitable for very young audiences, while others are best viewed by teenagers and up.
To ensure you find the right Spider-Man movie for you and your family I am listing the Spider-Man movies alongside their appropriate ratings for both UK and US audiences. For UK audiences I will be referring to the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) for the rating, while for the US I will refer to the ratings set out by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA).
For ease of use, here is the BBFC’s film ratings system:
- U – Suitable for all
- PG – Parental guidance
- 12A – Cinema release suitable for 12 years and over
- 12 – Video release suitable for 12 years and over
- 15 – Suitable only for 15 years and over
- 18 – Suitable only for adults
And the MPAA’s ratings system:
- G – General audiences
- PG – Parental guidance suggested
- PG-13 – Parents strongly cautioned
- R – Restricted
- NC-17 – No one 17 and under
Any film carrying a NR classification in this post means it is not rated.
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Spider-Man (1977)
Spider-Man was originally a pilot for a television series, which was edited and released theatrically for audiences outside of the US. Nicholas Hammond plays the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man in this origin story.
- In the UK, Spider-Man 1977 is a certificate U, making it suitable for all.
- In the US, Spider-Man 1977 is not rated.
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Spider-Man Strikes Back (1978)
Another TV-to-cinema release, this time two episodes of the ‘70s Spider-Man television show originally titled The Deadly Dust, retitled as Spider-Man Strikes Back. Nicholas Hammond continues in the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man.
- In the UK, Spider-Man Strikes Back 1978 is a certificate U, making it suitable for all.
- In the US, Spider-Man Strikes Back 1978 is not rated.
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Spider-Man (1978) (Supaidāman)
Spider-Man ’78 or Supaidāman is yet another ‘movie’ which originated on television. This time it is via a Japanese Spidey show, loosely based on the iconic Marvel Comics character.
- In the UK, Spider-Man 1978 has not been released and therefore does not have a rating.
- In the US, Spider-Man 1978 is not rated.
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Spider-Man: The Dragon’s Challenge (1979)
A third Nicholas Hammond Spider-Man film which follows on from Spider-Man ’77 and Spider-Man Strike Back. The movie is an edited version of the two-part story, The Chinese Web which originally appeared on the ‘70s Spider-Man TV show.
- In the UK, Spider-Man: The Dragon’s Challenge is a certificate U, making it suitable for all.
- In the US, Spider-Man: The Dragon’s Challenge is not rated.
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Spider-Man (2002)
Directed by Sam Raimi, Spider-Man is the first Spidey movie made specifically for the cinema (i.e. it was not an edited episode of a television show. The film stars Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson, James Franco as Harry Osborn and Willem Dafoe as Norman Osborn/Green Goblin.
- In the UK, Spider-Man 2002 is a certificate 12, making it suitable only for people who are 12 years and over.
- In the US, Spider-Man 2002 has a PG-13 rating, which means parents are strongly cautioned.
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Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Directed by Sam Raimi, Spider-Man 2 is the second entry in the Sam Raimi Spider-Man trilogy. Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco and Willem Defoe reprise their roles and are joined by Alfred Molina as Doctor Octopus.
- In the UK, Spider-Man 2 2004 is a certificate 12, making it suitable only for people who are 12 years and over.
- In the US, Spider-Man 2 2004 has a PG-13 rating, which means parents are strongly cautioned.
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Spider-Man 3 (2007)
Spider-Man 3 is the final entry in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy. Once again, Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco and Willem Dafoe return, with Topher Grace and Thomas Haden Church taking on the roles of Venom and Sandman, respectively.
- In the UK, Spider-Man 3 2007 is a certificate 12, making it suitable only for people who are 12 years and over.
- In the US, Spider-Man 3 2007 has a PG-13 rating, which means parents are strongly cautioned.
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The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
Directed by Marc Webb, The Amazing Spider-Man is the first entry in a two-movie reboot of the Spider-Man film franchise. Andrew Garfield takes on the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man, opposite Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy and Rhys Ifans as the Lizard.
- In the UK, The Amazing Spider-Man 2012 is a certificate 12, making it suitable only for people who are 12 years and over.
- In the US, The Amazing Spider-Man 2012 has a PG-13 rating, which means parents are strongly cautioned.
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Lego Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload (2013)
The first in a series of animated Lego ‘short’ movies, which feature Spider-Man. This film also includes appearances from iconic Marvel characters such as Wolverine, Venom and Loki.
- In the UK, Lego Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload 2013 is recommended for ages 7+.
- In the US, Lego Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload 2013 is recommended for ages 7+.
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The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)
Marc Webb returns to the director’s chair for the second and final entry in The Amazing Spider-Man film series. Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone reprise their roles, alongside Dane DeHaan as Harry Osborn and Jamie Foxx as Electro.
- In the UK, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 2014 is a certificate 12, making it suitable only for people who are 12 years and over.
- In the US, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 2014 has a PG-13 rating, which means parents are strongly cautioned.
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Lego Marvel Super Heroes: Avengers Reassembled! (2015)
An animated ‘short’ which predominantly focuses on the Avengers and their battle with Ultron. Spider-Man makes a brief cameo in the movie.
- In the UK, Lego Marvel Super Heroes: Avengers Reassembled! 2015 is not rated.
- In the US, Lego Marvel Super Heroes: Avengers Reassembled! 2015 is not rated.
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Captain America: Civil War (2016)
The Russo Bros. direct this Captain America movie which introduces Spider-Man into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Tom Holland takes on the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man.
- In the UK, Captain America: Civil War 2016 is a certificate 12, making it suitable only for people who are 12 years and over.
- In the US, Captain America: Civil War 2016 has a PG-13 rating, which means parents are strongly cautioned.
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Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Directed by Jon Watts, Spider-Man: Homecoming continues Spidey’s time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Tom Holland reprises the role of Spider-Man, alongside Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man and Michael Keaton as the Vulture.
- In the UK, Spider-Man: Homecoming 2017 is a certificate 12, making it suitable only for people who are 12 years and over.
- In the US, Spider-Man: Homecoming 2017 has a PG-13 rating, which means parents are strongly cautioned.
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Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
The Russo Bros. direct a large-scale Avengers adventure that sees Spidey spend more time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Tom Holland continues in the role of Spider-Man.
- In the UK, Avengers: Infinity War 2018 is a certificate 12, making it suitable only for people who are 12 years and over.
- In the US, Avengers: Infinity War 2018 has a PG-13 rating, which means parents are strongly cautioned.
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Venom (2018)
Ruben Fleischer directs the first Venom solo movie (which is not connected to any previous Spider-Man movies). Tom Hardy takes on the role of Eddie Brock/Venom, alongside Michelle Williams as Anne Weying and Riz Ahmed as Carlton Drake/Riot.
- In the UK, Venom 2018 is a certificate 15, making it suitable only for people who are 15 years and over.
- In the US, Venom 2018 has a PG-13 rating, which means parents are strongly cautioned.
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey and Rodney Rothman direct the first feature-length Spider-Man animated movie which introduces the character, Miles Morales. Shameik Moore voices Morales, while Jake Johnson voices Peter B. Parker, Hailee Steinfeld voices Gwen Stacy and Live Schreiber voices the Kingpin.
- In the UK, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2018 is a certificate PG, meaning parental guidance is advised.
- In the US, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2018 is a certificate PG, meaning parental guidance is advised.
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Avengers: Endgame (2019)
The Russo Bros. return to direct a huge Avengers movie which includes every major hero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Tom Holland reprises the role of Spider-Man.
- In the UK, Avengers: Endgame 2019 is a certificate 12, making it suitable only for people who are 12 years and over.
- In the US, Avengers: Endgame 2019 has a PG-13 rating, which means parents are strongly cautioned.
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Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
Jon Watts directs Spider-Man: Far From Home, which picks up shortly after Avengers: Endgame. Tom Holland returns to the role of Spider-Man, alongside Jake Gyllenhaal as Mysterio.
- In the UK, Spider-Man: Far From Home 2019 is a certificate 12, making it suitable only for people who are 12 years and over.
- In the US, Spider-Man: Far From Home 2019 has a PG-13 rating, which means parents are strongly cautioned.
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Lego Marvel Spider-Man: Vexed by Venom (2019)
A Spider-Man/Venom animated short based around the Lego series. The movie also includes the Green Goblin.
- In the UK, Lego Marvel Spider-Man: Vexed by Venom 2019 is not yet rated.
- In the US, Lego Marvel Spider-Man: Vexed by Venom 2019 is not yet rated.
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Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)
Andy Serkis directs Venom: Let There Be Carnage, which picks up shortly after the events of Venom. Tom Hardy returns to the role of Eddie Brock, alongside Woody Harrelson as Carnage.
In the UK, Venom: Let There Be Carnage is a 15.
In the US, Venom: Let There Be Carnage is a PG-13.
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Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Jon Watts directs Spider-Man: No Way, which picks up directly after Spider-Man: Far From Home. Tom Holland returns to the role of Spider-Man, alongside Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange.
In the UK, Spider-Man: No Way Home is a 12.
In the US, Spider-Man: No Way Home is a PG-13.
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Morbius (2022)
Daniel Espinosa directs the Spider-Man spinoff/standalone story about a vampire. Jared Leto plays the lead role of Michael Morbius, alongside Adria Arjona and Matt Smith.
- In the UK, Morbius 2022 is a 15.
- In the US, Morbius 2022 is a PG-13.
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Spider-Man movie certification recap
- Spider-Man ‘77 – UK (U) / US (NR)
- Spider-Man Strikes Back – UK (U) / US (NR)
- Spider-Man ‘78 (Supaidāman) – UK (N/A) / US (NR)
- Spider-Man: The Dragon’s Challenge – UK (U) / US (NR)
- Spider-Man ’02 – UK (12) / US (PG-13)
- Spider-Man 2 – UK (12) / US (PG-13)
- Spider-Man 3 – UK (12) / US (PG-13)
- The Amazing Spider-Man – UK (12) / US (PG-13)
- Lego Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload – UK (7+) / US (7+)
- The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – UK (12) / US (PG-13)
- Lego Marvel Super Heroes: Avengers Reassembled! – UK (NR) / US (NR)
- Captain America: Civil War – UK (12) / US (PG-13)
- Spider-Man: Homecoming – UK (12) / US (PG-13)
- Avengers: Infinity War – UK (12) / US (PG-13)
- Venom – UK (15) / US (PG-13)
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – UK (PG) / US (PG)
- Avengers: Endgame – UK (12) / US (PG-13)
- Spider-Man: Far From Home – UK (12) / US (PG-13)
- Lego Marvel Spider-Man: Vexed by Venom – UK (Not yet rated) / US (Not yet rated)
- Venom: Let There Be Carnage – UK (15) / US (PG-13)
- Spider-Man: No Way Home – UK (12) / US (PG-13)
- Morbius – UK (15) / US (PG-13)
I do hope the above information is useful. There are many great Spider-Man movies to enjoy, and hopefully this guide will steer you in the right direction as to which are most suitable for you and your family.
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