Holy Spider
A journalist descends into the dark underbelly of the Iranian holy city of Mashhad as she investigates the serial killings of sex workers by the so called "Spider Killer", who believes he is cleansing the streets of sinners.
Where to watch Holy Spider in United States
Can I watch Holy Spider in United States? Yes — you can stream Holy Spider in United States on Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Holy Spider streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | EPIC ON | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | MUBI | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin | — |
| Brazil | MUBI | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Plus GAGA Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Holy Spider
Holy Spider is a 2022 Persian-language thriller, drama and crime film directed by Ali Abbasi. The cast is led by Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Mehdi Bajestani, Arash Ashtiani. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Holy Spider was produced by Profile Pictures, One Two Films, and Nordisk Film Sweden and made in Denmark and Jordan. It was released on July 13, 2022, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ali Abbasi
- Writers
- Afshin Kamran Bahrami, Ali Abbasi
- Release date
- July 13, 2022
- Original language
- Persian
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Denmark, Jordan
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Profile Pictures, One Two Films, Nordisk Film Sweden
Holy Spider cast & crew
Holy Spider was directed by Ali Abbasi and written by Afshin Kamran Bahrami and Ali Abbasi.
The cast features Zar Amir Ebrahimi as Rahimi, Mehdi Bajestani as Saeed, Arash Ashtiani as Sharifi, Forouzan Jamshidnejad as Fatima, Sina Parvaneh as Rostami, and Nima Akbarpour as Judge.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Martin Dirkov, cinematography is by Nadim Carlsen, and it was produced by Ditte Milsted and Jacob Jarek.
Is Holy Spider worth watching?
Holy Spider holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 525 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed thriller films.
At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, drama, and crime, Holy Spider is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Holy Spider
In United States, you can stream Holy Spider on Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Holy Spider
Zar Amir Ebrahimi
Rahimi
Mehdi Bajestani
Saeed
Arash Ashtiani
Sharifi
Forouzan Jamshidnejad
Fatima
Sina Parvaneh
Rostami
Nima Akbarpour
Judge
Sara Fazilat
Zinab
Alice Rahimi
Somayeh
Ali Nazarian
Lawyer
Sima Seyed
Saeed's Mother
Firouz Ageli
Hagi
Farhad Faghih Habibi
Prosecutor
Holy Spider — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Holy Spider in United States?
Holy Spider is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Holy Spider on Kanopy?
Yes — Holy Spider is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Holy Spider in?
Holy Spider is originally in Persian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Holy Spider?
Holy Spider runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).
▸What is Holy Spider rated?
Holy Spider is rated NR. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 525 ratings.
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