Kiss of the Spider Woman
“Once upon a time... in a tropical island far away, there lived a strange woman…”
The story of two radically different men thrown together in a Latin American prison cell. One is Valentin, a journalist being tortured for his political beliefs. The other is Molina, a gay window-dresser who fills their lonely nights by spinning romantic fantasies drawn from memories of old movies.
Where to watch Kiss of the Spider Woman in United States
Can I watch Kiss of the Spider Woman in United States? Yes — you can stream Kiss of the Spider Woman in United States on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Kiss of the Spider Woman there. Availability last verified on September 30, 2026.
Where is Kiss of the Spider Woman streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel | — |
| South Korea | wavve | wavve |
About Kiss of the Spider Woman
Kiss of the Spider Woman is a 1985 English-language drama film directed by Héctor Babenco. The cast is led by William Hurt, Raúl Juliá, Sonia Braga. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
Kiss of the Spider Woman was produced by HB Filmes and Island Pictures and made in Brazil and United States of America. It was released on July 26, 1985, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $17 million worldwide.
- Director
- Héctor Babenco
- Writers
- Leonard Schrader
- Release date
- July 26, 1985
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Brazil, United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $17 million
- Production
- HB Filmes, Island Pictures
Kiss of the Spider Woman cast & crew
Kiss of the Spider Woman was directed by Héctor Babenco and written by Leonard Schrader.
The cast features William Hurt as Luis Molina, Raúl Juliá as Valentin Arregui, Sonia Braga as Leni Lamaison / Marta / Spider Woman, José Lewgoy as Warden, Milton Gonçalves as Pedro, and Miriam Pires as Mother.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Neschling, cinematography is by Rodolfo Sánchez, and it was produced by Francisco Ramalho Jr. and David Weisman.
Is Kiss of the Spider Woman worth watching?
Kiss of the Spider Woman holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 355 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Kiss of the Spider Woman is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Kiss of the Spider Woman
In United States, you can stream Kiss of the Spider Woman on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, and Cinemax Apple TV channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Kiss of the Spider Woman
William Hurt
Luis Molina
Raúl Juliá
Valentin Arregui
Sonia Braga
Leni Lamaison / Marta / Spider Woman
José Lewgoy
Warden
Milton Gonçalves
Pedro
Miriam Pires
Mother
Nuno Leal Maia
Gabriel
Fernando Torres
Americo
Patricio Bisso
Greta
Herson Capri
Werner
Denise Dumont
Michele
Nildo Parente
Leader of Resistance
Kiss of the Spider Woman — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Kiss of the Spider Woman in United States?
Kiss of the Spider Woman is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel in United States.
▸Is Kiss of the Spider Woman on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Kiss of the Spider Woman is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Kiss of the Spider Woman in?
Kiss of the Spider Woman is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Italian, German, Portuguese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Kiss of the Spider Woman?
Kiss of the Spider Woman runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is Kiss of the Spider Woman rated?
Kiss of the Spider Woman is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 355 ratings.
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