The Giant Spider (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2013, The Giant Spider is a science fiction film directed by Christopher R. Mihm, running about 71 minutes. “NO ONE IS SAFE FROM THIS BLOODTHIRSTY MONSTER! EIGHT CREEPING CRAWLING LEGS OF SHEER TERROR!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When radiation left behind by atomic weapons testing creates a gigantic killer mutant arachnid, it's up to a trio of scientists, an Army general, and a newspaper reporter and his fiancée to figure out how to stop the hungry beast from devouring the entire county.
Who’s in it. The Giant Spider stars Shannon McDonough as Zita Marczak, Daniel Sjerven as Howard Johnson, Billie Jo Konze as Dr. Victoria Hackett and Michael Cook as Dr. Vincent Edwards, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Giant Spider has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Giant Spider page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Giant Spider tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Giant Spider (2013)?
- In US, The Giant Spider is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Giant Spider worth watching?
- The Giant Spider holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Giant Spider?
- The Giant Spider stars Shannon McDonough, Daniel Sjerven, Billie Jo Konze, Michael Cook and James Norgard.
- When was The Giant Spider released?
- The Giant Spider was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.