Where can I watch Tarantula (1955)?

In USA, Tarantula is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Tarantula worth watching?

Tarantula holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science-fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Tarantula?

Tarantula stars John Agar, Mara Corday, Leo G. Carroll, Nestor Paiva and Ross Elliott.

When was Tarantula released?

Tarantula was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.

FeatureThriller Horror Science-Fiction

Tarantula (1955): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1955 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 1955, Tarantula is a thriller, horror and science-fiction film directed by Jack Arnold, running about 80 minutes. “Kugeln können es nicht stoppen! Dynamit kann es nicht töten!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Der Biologe Professor Gerald Deemer arbeitet an einem Wachstumsbeschleuniger, um z. B. Tiere wie Rinder und Schweine schneller und größer wachsen zu lassen um das aufkommende Ernährungsproblem der Bevölkerung zu beheben. In seinem Labor experimentiert er an diversen übergroßen Tieren. Bei einem Brand gelingt eine giftigen Riesentarantel unbemerkt die Flucht. Bald erreicht das Tier die monströsen Ausmaße eines Hochhauses und droht ganze Städte auszurotten. Mit Napalm-Bomben bewaffnet rückt die amerikanische Luftwaffe an, um dem Biest den Garaus zu machen...

Who’s in it. Tarantula stars John Agar as Dr. Matt Hastings, Mara Corday as Stephanie 'Steve' Clayton, Leo G. Carroll as Prof. Gerald Deemer and Nestor Paiva as Sheriff Jack Andrews, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Tarantula has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tarantula page.

If you liked it. Fans of Tarantula tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch Tarantula (1955)?: In USA, Tarantula is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Tarantula worth watching?: Tarantula holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science-fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Tarantula?: Tarantula stars John Agar, Mara Corday, Leo G. Carroll, Nestor Paiva and Ross Elliott.
When was Tarantula released?: Tarantula was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.