Black Widow (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1987, Black Widow is a thriller and mystery film directed by Bob Rafelson, running about 102 minutes. “She mates and she kills.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Federal agent Alexandra Barnes believes that Catherine Petersen is a serial killer who marries rich men and then murders them for their money. But since Catherine is seemingly a master of disguise and has multiple identities, Alexandra can't prove anything with conventional detective work. With no other option, she goes undercover, pursuing the same man as Catherine, and hoping that Catherine will slip up and reveal her true identity.
Who’s in it. Black Widow stars Debra Winger as Alexandra "Alex" Barnes, Theresa Russell as Catharine Petersen, Sami Frey as Paul Nuytten and Dennis Hopper as Ben Dumers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Black Widow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $25.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US 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 Black Widow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Widow tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Widow (1987)?
- In US, Black Widow 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 Black Widow worth watching?
- Black Widow holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Widow?
- Black Widow stars Debra Winger, Theresa Russell, Sami Frey, Dennis Hopper and Nicol Williamson.
- When was Black Widow released?
- Black Widow was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.