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Spider-Man: Homecoming

Homework can wait. The city can't.

Release date: 2017-07-05 Runtime: 133 min Country: United States Production: Marvel Studios, Pascal Pictures, LStar Capital, Columbia Pictures
7.3 / 10 · 23,090 votes

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Spider-Man: Homecoming swings back to the basics with a teenage Peter Parker who’s more worried about homework than headlines—until Queens becomes the hunting ground of a dangerously grounded new villain. It’s a superhero story built on awkward charm, real stakes, and the thrill of earning the suit.

Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) reintroduces Peter Parker with a refreshing sense of scale: the world may be full of gods and super-soldiers, but Peter is still a kid from Queens trying to make it to class on time. After his taste of bigger battles, he’s desperate to prove he belongs on the grand stage—yet the film’s smartest move is keeping his feet close to the pavement, where every choice feels personal and every web-swing has consequences.

Jon Watts directs with a light touch that lets the comedy breathe without deflating the danger. The high school setting isn’t just a backdrop; it’s the pressure cooker that shapes Peter’s decisions, forcing him to juggle friendships, family, and the temptation to chase glory. Tom Holland’s performance sells that push-pull beautifully, capturing both the exhilaration of heroics and the bruising embarrassment of being out of his depth.

That imbalance is sharpened by Tony Stark’s looming presence. Robert Downey Jr. plays mentor with a mix of impatience and reluctant care, turning guidance into a test: can Peter be responsible without being reckless, brave without being performative? The film uses that relationship to ask what heroism looks like when you don’t have unlimited resources—only heart, instincts, and a lot of hard lessons.

Michael Keaton’s Vulture makes those lessons sting. Rather than leaning on cosmic spectacle, the threat feels unsettlingly practical, rooted in resentment and opportunism. The result is a villain who doesn’t just challenge Spider-Man’s strength—he challenges Peter’s sense of safety, pushing the story into a tense, street-level thriller that still fits comfortably inside the Marvel universe.

Surrounding Peter is a lively ensemble: Marisa Tomei brings warmth and grounded humor as Aunt May, while Zendaya, Jon Favreau, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Donald Glover add texture that makes this world feel lived-in. By the time the final act arrives, Homecoming has quietly made its point: becoming Spider-Man isn’t about upgrading the suit—it’s about choosing the harder right thing when nobody’s applauding.

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Cast

Tom Holland
Tom Holland
Peter Parker / Spider-Man
Michael Keaton
Michael Keaton
Adrian Toomes / Vulture
Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr.
Tony Stark / Iron Man
Marisa Tomei
Marisa Tomei
May Parker
Jon Favreau
Jon Favreau
Happy Hogan
Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow
Pepper Potts
Zendaya
Zendaya
Michelle
Donald Glover
Donald Glover
Aaron Davis
Jacob Batalon
Jacob Batalon
Ned
Laura Harrier
Laura Harrier
Liz
Tony Revolori
Tony Revolori
Flash
Bokeem Woodbine
Bokeem Woodbine
Herman Schultz / Shocker #2

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Crew

Jon Watts
Jon Watts
Director, Screenplay
John Francis Daley
John Francis Daley
Screenplay
Chris McKenna
Chris McKenna
Screenplay
Christopher Ford
Christopher Ford
Screenplay
Jonathan Goldstein
Jonathan Goldstein
Screenplay
Erik Sommers
Erik Sommers
Screenplay
Jeremy Latcham
Executive Producer
Louis D'Esposito
Louis D'Esposito
Executive Producer
Victoria Alonso
Victoria Alonso
Executive Producer
Patricia Whitcher
Patricia Whitcher
Executive Producer
Kevin Feige
Kevin Feige
Producer
Amy Pascal
Amy Pascal
Producer

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Frequently asked questions

What is Spider-Man: Homecoming about?

After a major superhero clash, Peter Parker returns to Queens and tries to balance everyday high school life with secret crime-fighting, until a new threat—the Vulture—forces him to grow up fast.

Who directed Spider-Man: Homecoming?

The film is directed by Jon Watts, who frames the story as a youthful, street-level superhero adventure with a strong coming-of-age core.

Who stars in Spider-Man: Homecoming?

The main cast includes Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr., Marisa Tomei, Jon Favreau, Gwyneth Paltrow, Zendaya, and Donald Glover.

What genres does Spider-Man: Homecoming fit into?

It blends Action, Adventure, and Science Fiction, mixing superhero set pieces with a high school coming-of-age vibe and grounded neighborhood stakes.

Do I need to watch other Marvel movies first?

It helps to know Peter has already met bigger heroes and wants to prove himself, but the film is designed to work on its own by focusing on his personal life and the Vulture storyline.

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