The Web (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1947, The Web is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Michael Gordon, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. A brash young lawyer takes a short-term, high-paying job as bodyguard for a slick business exec being threatened by a former partner, and quickly realizes he may be in over his head.
Who’s in it. The Web stars Ella Raines as Noel Faraday, Edmond O'Brien as Bob Regan, William Bendix as Lt. Damico and Vincent Price as Andrew Colby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Web has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Web page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Web tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Web (1947)?
- In US, The Web is available to 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 Web worth watching?
- The Web holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Web?
- The Web stars Ella Raines, Edmond O'Brien, William Bendix, Vincent Price and Maria Palmer.
- When was The Web released?
- The Web was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.