Tarantula
“More terrifying than any horror known to man comes a creeping crawling monster whose towering fury no one can escape!”
A rogue scientist near a small desert town arouses the suspicion of the town's doctor when his lab assistant is found dead from a case of acromegaly, which took only four days to develop. As the doctor investigates, aided by the scientist's new female assistant, they discover that something is devouring local cattle and humans in increasingly large quantities.
Where to watch Tarantula in United States
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Where is Tarantula streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About Tarantula
Tarantula is a 1955 English-language science fiction and horror film directed by Jack Arnold. The cast is led by John Agar, Mara Corday, Leo G. Carroll. It has a runtime of 1h 20m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Tarantula was produced by Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 29, 1955, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Jack Arnold
- Writers
- Robert M. Fresco, Martin Berkeley
- Release date
- October 29, 1955
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Universal Pictures
Tarantula cast & crew
Tarantula was directed by Jack Arnold and written by Robert M. Fresco and Martin Berkeley.
The cast features John Agar as Dr. Matt Hastings, Mara Corday as Stephanie 'Steve' Clayton, Leo G. Carroll as Prof. Gerald Deemer, Nestor Paiva as Sheriff Jack Andrews, Ross Elliott as Joe Burch, and Hank Patterson as Josh.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Herman Stein, cinematography is by George Robinson, and it was produced by William Alland.
Is Tarantula worth watching?
Tarantula holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 308 ratings, a solidly received science fiction films.
At 1h 20m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy science fiction and horror, Tarantula is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Tarantula
Tarantula isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Tarantula
John Agar
Dr. Matt Hastings
Mara Corday
Stephanie 'Steve' Clayton
Leo G. Carroll
Prof. Gerald Deemer
Nestor Paiva
Sheriff Jack Andrews
Ross Elliott
Joe Burch
Hank Patterson
Josh
Eddie Parker
Paul Lund / Eric Jacobs / Airport Workman
Bert Holland
Barney Russell
Raymond Bailey
Dr. Townsend
Steve Darrell
Andy Andersen
Edwin Rand
Lt. John Nolan
Wag Blesing
Townsman
Tarantula — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Tarantula in United States?
Tarantula is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Tarantula in?
Tarantula is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Tarantula?
Tarantula runs 1 hours 20 minutes (80 minutes).
▸What is Tarantula rated?
Tarantula is rated PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 308 ratings.
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