Black Widow (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1954, Black Widow is a thriller, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Nunnally Johnson, running about 95 minutes. “Someone will kill this girl tonight!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young stage hopeful is murdered and suspicion falls on her mentor, a Broadway producer.
Who’s in it. Black Widow stars Van Heflin as Peter Denver, Ginger Rogers as Carlotta "Lottie" Marin, Gene Tierney as Iris Denver and George Raft as Detective Lt. C.A. Bruce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Black Widow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and 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 (1954)?
- In US, Black Widow is available to stream on fuboTV, and 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 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Widow?
- Black Widow stars Van Heflin, Ginger Rogers, Gene Tierney, George Raft and Peggy Ann Garner.
- When was Black Widow released?
- Black Widow was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.