The Cobweb (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1955, The Cobweb is a drama film directed by Vincente Minnelli, running about 124 minutes. “The Story of the Strange Mansion on the Hill” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Patients and staff at a posh psychiatric clinic clash over who chooses the clinic’s new drapes - but drapes are the least of their problems.
Who’s in it. The Cobweb stars Richard Widmark as Dr. Stewart 'Mac' McIver, Lauren Bacall as Meg Faversen Rinehart, Charles Boyer as Dr. Douglas N. Devanal and Gloria Grahame as Karen McIver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Cobweb has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cobweb page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cobweb tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cobweb (1955)?
- In US, The Cobweb is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cobweb worth watching?
- The Cobweb holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cobweb?
- The Cobweb stars Richard Widmark, Lauren Bacall, Charles Boyer, Gloria Grahame and Lillian Gish.
- When was The Cobweb released?
- The Cobweb was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.