Movie

Arachnophobia

“Eight legs, two fangs and an attitude.”

★ 6.5(1,530)19901h 49m

Arachnophobia is streaming on Crave Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Frank Marshall
Release date: 1990-07-20
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: English
Box office: $53,200,000
Budget: $31,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Amblin Entertainment

Arachnophobia — trailer

About Arachnophobia

Arachnophobia is a 1990 movie in the Comedy and Horror genres, directed by Frank Marshall, starring Jeff Daniels, Harley Jane Kozak and John Goodman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 1,530 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Arachnophobia in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A large spider from the jungles of South America is accidentally transported in a crate with a dead body to America where it mates with a local spider. Soon after, the residents of a small California town disappear as the result of spider bites from the deadly spider offspring. It's up to a couple of doctors with the help of an insect exterminator to annihilate these eight legged freaks.

Cast

Jeff Daniels

Ross Jennings

Harley Jane Kozak

Molly Jennings

John Goodman

Delbert McClintock

Julian Sands

Dr. James Atherton

Brian McNamara

Chris Collins

Stuart Pankin

Sheriff Parsons

Henry Jones

Dr. Sam Metcalf

Peter Jason

Henry Beechwood

Mark L. Taylor

Jerry Manley

James Handy

Milton Briggs

Roy Brocksmith

Irv Kendall

Kathy Kinney

Blaire Kendall

Themes & keywords

small townspideranimal attackoutbreakcreatureexterminatorspider bitecreature featurespider queeninvasive speciesarachnophobiaanimal horrorspider general

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Arachnophobia in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Arachnophobia on Crave Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Arachnophobia on Netflix?+

Arachnophobia is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Crave Amazon Channel.

How long is Arachnophobia?+

Arachnophobia has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in Arachnophobia?+

Arachnophobia stars Jeff Daniels, Harley Jane Kozak, John Goodman, Julian Sands and Brian McNamara.

When did Arachnophobia come out?+

Arachnophobia is a 1990 movie directed by Frank Marshall.

What genre is Arachnophobia?+

Arachnophobia is Comedy and Horror film.

Who directed Arachnophobia?+

Arachnophobia was directed by Frank Marshall.