The 2002 film "Spider-Man," directed by Sam Raimi, is a superhero movie based on the Marvel Comics character created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. It stars Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker, a high school student who gains spider-like abilities after being bitten by a radioactive spider. The film explores his transformation into the iconic superhero, Spider-Man, as he battles the villain Green Goblin, played by Willem Dafoe. "Spider-Man" was a significant success, grossing over $800 million worldwide and becoming one of the highest-grossing films of the year. It received positive reviews for its special effects, action sequences, and character development, helping to pave the way for future superhero films in the early 2000s. The film's success led to sequels and established Tobey Maguire as a prominent actor in the genre.