The Girl in the Spider's Web (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2018, The Girl in the Spider's Web is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Fede Álvarez, running about 115 minutes. “The past never forgets.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After being enlisted to recover a dangerous computer program, hacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist find themselves caught in a web of spies, cybercriminals and corrupt government officials.
Who’s in it. The Girl in the Spider's Web stars Claire Foy as Lisbeth Salander, Beau Gadsdon as Young Lisbeth Salander, Sverrir Gudnason as Mikael Blomkvist and LaKeith Stanfield as Edwin Needham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Girl in the Spider's Web has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $35.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz and Starz Apple TV channel 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 The Girl in the Spider's Web page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girl in the Spider's Web 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 Girl in the Spider's Web (2018)?
- In US, The Girl in the Spider's Web is available to stream on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel and Starz, 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 The Girl in the Spider's Web worth watching?
- The Girl in the Spider's Web holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Girl in the Spider's Web?
- The Girl in the Spider's Web stars Claire Foy, Beau Gadsdon, Sverrir Gudnason, LaKeith Stanfield and Sylvia Hoeks.
- When was The Girl in the Spider's Web released?
- The Girl in the Spider's Web was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.