The film premiered at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival and enjoyed some media buzz ; however , it was released in only a few cinemas at the year 's end by distributor Sony Pictures Classics . Nonetheless , the film enjoyed much acclaim by critics and especially by Cronenberg enthusiasts . The film garnered a Best Director Award at the Canadian Genie Awards . The stars of the film , Ralph Fiennes and particularly Miranda Richardson , received several awards for their work in the film
2002 Cannes Film Festival
2002 Cannes Film Festival
Spider (2002 film)