Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
Film · Animation, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Stream itfor its groundbreaking visual invention and a deeply sincere heart that elevates the superhero genre.
A visually stunning adrenaline shot that redefined animation with its kinetic, comic-book-come-to-life style. It is an exhilarating ride for all ages that balances high-stakes multiverse action with a deeply sincere coming-of-age story. Widely considered a masterpiece of the genre, it delivers pure cinematic awe.
What it is about
Struggling to find his place in the world while juggling school and family, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales is unexpectedly bitten by a radioactive spider and develops unfathomable powers just like the one and only Spider-Man. While wrestling with the implications of his new abilities, Miles discovers a super collider created by the madman Wilson "Kingpin" Fisk, causing others from across the Spider-Verse to be inadvertently transported to his dimension.
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What Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Watching this film feels like stepping directly into the pages of a high-energy comic book. The animation style is vibrant and kinetic, layering traditional techniques with experimental textures and half-tone dots that pop off the screen. The pace is relentless but never exhausting, balancing frantic, stylised action sequences with intimate, grounded moments that allow the characters room to breathe. It is an assault on the senses in the best possible way, bursting with colour and rhythmic confidence.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is an essential watch for animation fans and those who appreciate bold artistic risks, though it might be sensory overload for those who prefer a more traditional, subdued aesthetic. While it is broadly accessible to families, its sophisticated storytelling and meta-humour reward an older audience. A potential caveat is that the sheer density of visual information and rapid-fire references can occasionally feel overwhelming if you are not fully focused on the screen.
The right evening for it
It suits a high-energy evening when you want to be genuinely dazzled by creativity. It is perfect for a night where you crave something that feels both familiar and entirely new.
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How Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse leaves you
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You will likely feel energised and inspired. It leaves you with a sense of awe at the potential of animation and a warm, lingering connection to its protagonist's journey.
How Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse ends
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After gaining control of his powers and creating his own suit, Miles joins his allies at the collider to defeat Kingpin's enforcers. He uses the new drive to send the alternate Spider-People back to their own dimensions, leaving him to face Kingpin alone. Although overpowered at first, Miles is encouraged by his father, Jefferson, who realizes Spider-Man is a hero. Miles defeats Kingpin by throwing him at the collider's kill switch, which destroys the machine. Jefferson receives evidence of Kingpin's crimes, leading to the villain's arrest, while Miles fully embraces his new life and responsibilities as Spider-Man.
The film ends with Gwen finding a way to contact Miles from her home dimension, suggesting their connection remains open despite the distance. In a final scene elsewhere, Miguel O'Hara travels to Earth-67 and enters into an argument with that universe's Spider-Man.
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse soundtrack
Music by Daniel Pemberton
Awards
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse won Best Animated Feature at the Oscars. It also won at the BAFTAs.
Oscars
- Won: Best Animated Feature · 2019
BAFTAs
- Won: BAFTA's Children & Young People Award (Feature Film) · 2019
4 other awards and nominationsShow
- Won: Annie Award for Best Animated Feature · 2018
- Won: Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Animated Feature · 2018
- Won: Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form · 2019
- Nominated: Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Animated Movie · 2019
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Questions people ask
- Is Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse an epic film?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Epic. A visually stunning adrenaline shot that redefined animation with its kinetic, comic-book-come-to-life style. It is an exhilarating ride for all ages that balances high-stakes multiverse action with a deeply sincere coming-of-age story. Widely considered a masterpiece of the genre, it delivers pure cinematic awe.
- How long is Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse?
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse runs 117 min and was released in 2018.
- Where can I watch Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse in Canada?
- In Canada, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is included with Netflix (all plans), Crave, Crave Amazon Channel.
- What awards did Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse win?
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse won Best Animated Feature at the Oscars. It also won at the BAFTAs.
- Who composed the music for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse?
- The music for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is by Daniel Pemberton.
- Is Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse worth watching?
- Stream it: for its groundbreaking visual invention and a deeply sincere heart that elevates the superhero genre. IMDb users rate it 8.4 out of 10 from 777,014 votes, Rotten Tomatoes gives it 97%, Metacritic 87 and TMDB users 8.4.
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