The Spider Returns (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1941, The Spider Returns is an action, crime and adventure film directed by James W. Horne, running about 300 minutes. “THE FAMOUS CRIME SMASHER OF "THE SPIDER" MAGAZINE WARS ON SECRET FOREIGN AGENTS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The evil and masked "Gargoyle" is sabotaging all of America's industrial plants. It is up to the Spider to save the country.
Who’s in it. The Spider Returns stars Warren Hull as The Spider / Richard Wentworth / Blinky McQuade, Mary Ainslee as Nita Van Sloan, Dave O'Brien as Jackson, Wentworth's Aide and Joseph W. Girard as Police Commissioner Kirk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Spider Returns sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Spider Returns page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spider Returns tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spider Returns (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Spider Returns change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Spider Returns worth watching?
- The Spider Returns holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Spider Returns?
- The Spider Returns stars Warren Hull, Mary Ainslee, Dave O'Brien, Joseph W. Girard and Kenne Duncan.
- When was The Spider Returns released?
- The Spider Returns was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 300 minutes.