The Spider Woman (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1943, The Spider Woman is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Roy William Neill, running about 63 minutes. “Grim mystery to hold you breathless!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sherlock Holmes investigates a series of so-called "pajama suicides". He knows the female villain behind them is as cunning as Moriarty and as venomous as a spider. Based on "The Sign of Four" and the short stories "The Dying Detective", "The Final Problem", "The Speckled Band" and "The Adventure of the Devil's Foot".
Who’s in it. The Spider Woman stars Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes, Nigel Bruce as Dr. John H. Watson, Gale Sondergaard as Adrea Spedding and Dennis Hoey as Insp. Lestrade, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Spider Woman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling 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 Spider Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spider Woman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spider Woman (1943)?
- In US, The Spider Woman is available to stream on FlixFling, 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 Spider Woman worth watching?
- The Spider Woman holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Spider Woman?
- The Spider Woman stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Gale Sondergaard, Dennis Hoey and Vernon Downing.
- When was The Spider Woman released?
- The Spider Woman was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.