The Spider and the Butterfly (1909): cast, story & where to watch
1909 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1909, The Spider and the Butterfly is a fantasy and horror film directed by Georges Méliès, running about 2 minutes.
What it’s about. Surviving fragment of a longer film. A magician makes a butterfly woman appear, and a woman in a star. Exhausted, the magician falls asleep and the star woman turns into a spider, dragging the butterfly into her web.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Spider and the Butterfly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Spider and the Butterfly page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spider and the Butterfly tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spider and the Butterfly (1909)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Spider and the Butterfly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Spider and the Butterfly worth watching?
- The Spider and the Butterfly holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Spider and the Butterfly released?
- The Spider and the Butterfly was released in 1909, with a runtime of about 2 minutes.