The White Spider (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1963, The White Spider is a drama and crime film directed by Harald Reinl, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. After an automobile accident, in which a man is unrecognizably burnt to a crisp, his wife's only able to confirm the corpse's identity by his talisman: a small, white spider. However, soon, there are more corpses walking around than at a comic con convention and every single one of them was a white spider sitting on or nearby the body.
Who’s in it. The White Spider stars Joachim Fuchsberger as Ralph Hubbard/Inspektor Conway, Karin Dor as Muriel Irvine, Horst Frank as Kiddie Phelips and Werner Peters as Sergeant Meals, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The White 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 White Spider page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Spider tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Spider (1963)?
- In US, The White 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 White Spider worth watching?
- The White Spider holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The White Spider?
- The White Spider stars Joachim Fuchsberger, Karin Dor, Horst Frank, Werner Peters and Dieter Eppler.
- When was The White Spider released?
- The White Spider was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.