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Along Came a Spider

6.320011h 44mRMovieCrimeMysteryThriller

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…

DirectorLee Tamahori
WriterMarc Moss
ProducersJoe Wizan·David Brown

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Cast · Directed by Lee Tamahori

MFMorgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman
Alex Cross
MPMonica Potter
Monica Potter
Jezzie Flannigan
MWMichael Wincott
Michael Wincott
Gary Soneji
DBDylan Baker
Dylan Baker
Ollie McArthur
MBMika Boorem
Mika Boorem
Megan Rose
AYAnton Yelchin
Anton Yelchin
Dimitri Starodubov
KHKim Hawthorne
Kim Hawthorne
Agent Hickey
JSJay O. Sanders
Jay O. Sanders
Kyle Craig
BBBilly Burke
Billy Burke
Ben Devine
MMMichael Moriarty
Michael Moriarty
Senator Hank Rose
PMPenelope Ann Miller
Penelope Ann Miller
Elizabeth Rose
AHAnna Maria Horsford
Anna Maria Horsford
Vickie

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Along Came a Spider — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Along Came a Spider?

Along Came a Spider is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard and Paramount Plus Premium in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Along Came a Spider on Netflix?

Yes — Along Came a Spider is available on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Along Came a Spider on Amazon Prime Video?

Along Came a Spider isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Along Came a Spider for free?

Along Came a Spider is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Along Came a Spider?

Along Came a Spider is currently the latest film in the Alex Cross Collection.

Is there a prequel to Along Came a Spider?

Yes — Kiss the Girls (1997) comes before Along Came a Spider in the Alex Cross Collection.

Is Along Came a Spider part of a trilogy?

No — Along Came a Spider is part of the Alex Cross Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Alex Cross Collection?

There are 2 films in the Alex Cross Collection: Kiss the Girls (1997) and Along Came a Spider (2001).