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Along Came a Spider

  • Crime
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
  • Action
Confirmed2001-04-066.46.8Trakt

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.

Along Came a Spider is a 2001 crime thriller starring Morgan Freeman as forensic psychologist Alex Cross, who is drawn out of retirement when a brilliant criminal kidnaps a senator's daughter and demands to negotiate with him personally. Paired with a Secret Service agent, Cross races to uncover the kidnapper's true motives beyond ransom in this twisty mystery-action hybrid.

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In cinemas
2001-04-06

Wide release in United States · Rated R

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When did Along Came a Spider come out?

The film was released on April 6, 2001.

What is Along Came a Spider about?

Retired forensic psychologist Alex Cross is pulled back into action when a cunning kidnapper abducts a senator's daughter and insists on dealing with Cross directly. As Cross and Secret Service agent Jezzie Flanigan investigate, they discover the case involves far more than a simple ransom demand.

Is Along Came a Spider based on a book?

Yes, the film is based on James Patterson's Alex Cross novel of the same name, the third in the Alex Cross series.

Where can I watch Along Came a Spider?

As a 2001 theatrical release, it is available on various streaming platforms and digital retailers; check your preferred service for current availability.

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