Spider-Ham: Caught in a Ham

Spider-Ham: Caught in a Ham

movie

TV-Y7, 2019, Animation, Short

WISE
62%

WISE Score

6.2

IMDb

A 5-minute cartoon short where a pig Spider-Man makes ham puns and fights villains—it's silly, harmless, and totally forgettable.

IMDb6.2
Common Sense Media
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Screenwise Verdict

Look, this is a 5-minute cartoon short that exists as a fun little bonus to Into the Spider-Verse. It's harmless, silly, and perfectly fine for young kids who like food puns and cartoon action.

But let's be real: it's not a movie. It's a DVD extra. The WISE score reflects that it's safe and wholesome entertainment, but it's also completely forgettable with zero enrichment value. Your kid will giggle at the ham jokes, and then it'll be over before you finish making their snack.

If you're looking for something to occupy your 6-year-old for 5 minutes while you answer an email, this works. If you're hoping for meaningful screen time that sparks creativity or teaches something, keep scrolling.

Age Fit

Best for kids 5-10 who enjoy silly cartoon humor and aren't expecting a deep story. It's a fun bonus for Spider-Verse fans, but it's not substantial enough to stand alone as meaningful viewing.

WISE Breakdown
Wholesome
78

This is a Looney Tunes-style animated short that's pure silly fun. Spider-Ham is a cartoonish hero who fights bad guys with slapstick humor and food puns. The tone is light, goofy, and appropriately chaotic for the cartoon genre without being mean-spirited. It models heroism in a comedic way, though it's not particularly focused on emotional depth or life lessons—it's just a fun romp.

Imaginative
72

Spider-Ham is inherently a creative concept—a pig version of Spider-Man in a Looney Tunes universe. The animation style and food-based puns show playful creativity. However, as a 5-minute prequel short, it doesn't have much room to develop imaginative storytelling or invite deeper creative thinking. It's visually inventive and silly, but not groundbreaking beyond its core concept.

Safe
88

This is a family-friendly animated short tied to Into the Spider-Verse. Common Sense Media rates it for age 7+, and the content is typical cartoon action—no gore, no scary moments, no inappropriate content. The violence is slapstick and comedic (think Looney Tunes anvils and hammers). IMDb 6.3 and Letterboxd 3.4 suggest it's well-received as harmless fun. No red flags for unexpected content.

Enriching
45

It's a 5-minute comedy short with food puns and cartoon action. There's minimal character development, no real lessons, and no meaningful takeaways. It's entertaining in a silly way, but it's not enriching in any cognitive or emotional sense. It's pure popcorn content—fun but forgettable. The entertainment value is there for young kids who like silly humor, but it won't teach or inspire much.

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Why It Might Be Great

  • Perfect for kids who loved Into the Spider-Verse and want more Spider-Ham silliness
  • Looney Tunes-style slapstick humor that's genuinely funny for younger kids
  • Short runtime means it's a quick, harmless screen time option when you need 5 minutes of peace
  • Food puns and cartoon violence are age-appropriate and non-scary
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What to Watch For

  • It's literally 5 minutes long—more of a DVD bonus feature than a real movie experience
  • Zero substance or lessons—this is pure silly entertainment and nothing more
  • Kids might be disappointed if they expect a full Spider-Ham adventure

Conversation Starters

  • "What was your favorite food pun Spider-Ham made?"
  • "If you were a superhero animal, what would you be and what would your powers be?"
  • "Do you think Spider-Ham's world is funnier than regular Spider-Man's?"

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