You’ve seen him swing through the streets of New York, but how tall is the man under the mask, really? If you’ve ever found yourself squinting at the screen during No Way Home, trying to figure out which Peter Parker is actually the tallest, you’re not alone. There is something about height of tobey maguire that feels like a constant debate in fan forums.
It’s one of those Hollywood mysteries that shouldn't be a mystery, yet here we are.
Official stats usually pin him at a specific number. Most reputable databases, including his IMDb Pro profile, list him at 5 feet 8¼ inches (173 cm). It’s a very specific measurement. Not just 5'8", but that extra quarter inch. That's the kind of detail that suggests someone actually stood against a wall with a ruler.
The Hollywood "Stretch"
Honestly, Hollywood has a weird relationship with height. Leading men are often expected to be these towering figures, but the reality is that many of our favorite stars are much closer to the "average" than you'd think.
Tobey is basically the poster child for the "everyman" hero. That was his whole appeal in the original Sam Raimi trilogy. He wasn't some unattainable Greek god; he was just a kid from Queens. His 5'8" stature actually helped sell that.
But fans love to argue. Some swear he's closer to 5'7" because of how he looks next to Leonardo DiCaprio. Leo is famously around 6'0", and when they stand together on a red carpet, the gap looks pretty significant.
Then you have the "Spider-Verse" comparison.
Comparing the Three Spideys
When the three Peters finally shared the screen, the internet went into a frenzy trying to calibrate their heights. It was like a digital crime scene investigation.
Andrew Garfield is the clear outlier here. He stands at roughly 5'10", making him the "tall" Spider-Man. In the comics, Peter Parker is traditionally listed as 5'10", so Andrew actually hits that mark perfectly.
Then there’s Tom Holland. Tom has been quite open about his height, often joking that he’s around 5'7" or 5'8". In many shots from No Way Home, Tobey and Tom look nearly identical in height. This has led some to believe that Tobey might have lost a tiny bit of height over the years—which happens to everyone—or that the 5'8¼" stat was a bit generous from the start.
If you look at the 2026 collectible market, even toy manufacturers are getting in on the precision. Recent high-end figures of the "Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" are specifically scaled to reflect a 173 cm real-life height.
Does it actually matter?
Probably not for his acting, but it matters for the "vibe."
Tobey’s height—or lack of "Hollywood height"—is part of why his Peter Parker felt so grounded. When he was fighting a massive guy like Joe Manganiello (who played Flash Thompson and stands at 6'5"), the physical stakes felt real. You felt the underdog energy.
If Tobey was 6'2", would we have felt as bad for him when he was getting his books knocked out of his hands? Maybe not.
There's also the "fear of heights" irony. Tobey has actually admitted in interviews, specifically back around the release of Spider-Man 2 in Berlin, that he isn't a fan of real-life heights. He hates standing on the edge of buildings. It’s hilarious that the man who defined the role of a wall-crawler for a generation gets vertigo looking over a balcony.
The Verdict on Tobey’s Stature
So, if you’re placing a bet, stick with 5'8".
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It’s the most consistent number across his thirty-year career. It puts him right in the middle of the pack for American men. He’s not "short" by real-world standards, even if he looks small next to some of his co-stars.
- Tobey Maguire: ~5'8" (173 cm)
- Tom Holland: ~5'7" - 5'8" (170-173 cm)
- Andrew Garfield: ~5'10" (178 cm)
The most interesting thing isn't the number itself, but how he uses it. Tobey has a way of carrying himself that makes him feel more substantial on screen. It's the "presence" factor. Whether he's playing a high-stakes poker player in Molly's Game or a shell-shocked soldier in Brothers, he never feels "small."
If you want to see the height difference for yourself, go back and watch the scenes in No Way Home where the three of them are standing in the lab. Watch their shoulders. You’ll notice Tobey and Tom are almost exactly level, while Andrew has to lean down a bit to get into the huddle.
Next Steps for the Superfan:
If you're building a "Spider-Man" collection or just settling a debate, use the 173 cm figure as your baseline. It’s the most factually supported measurement available. You can also compare his red carpet photos with his long-time friend Leonardo DiCaprio to see a real-world 4-inch height gap in action.