Movie

Tarantula

“More terrifying than any horror known to man comes a creeping crawling monster whose towering fury no one can escape!”

★ 6.5(307)19551h 20m

Tarantula is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Jack Arnold
Release date: 1955-10-29
Runtime: 1h 20m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

Tarantula — trailer

About Tarantula

Tarantula is a 1955 movie in the Science Fiction and Horror genres, directed by Jack Arnold, starring John Agar, Mara Corday and Leo G. Carroll. It has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 307 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Tarantula in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A rogue scientist near a small desert town arouses the suspicion of the town's doctor when his lab assistant is found dead from a case of acromegaly, which took only four days to develop. As the doctor investigates, aided by the scientist's new female assistant, they discover that something is devouring local cattle and humans in increasingly large quantities.

Cast

John Agar

Dr. Matt Hastings

Mara Corday

Stephanie 'Steve' Clayton

Leo G. Carroll

Prof. Gerald Deemer

Nestor Paiva

Sheriff Jack Andrews

Ross Elliott

Joe Burch

Hank Patterson

Josh

Eddie Parker

Paul Lund / Eric Jacobs / Airport Workman

Bert Holland

Barney Russell

Raymond Bailey

Dr. Townsend

Steve Darrell

Andy Andersen

Edwin Rand

Lt. John Nolan

Wag Blesing

Townsman

Themes & keywords

small townmonsterexperimentgiant monstergiant spiderdeformationlaboratoryblack and whitescientistdesertheroinemortuaryisolated housenapalmhotel lobby

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Tarantula in United States?+

In United States, Tarantula is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Tarantula on Netflix?+

Tarantula is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Tarantula?+

Tarantula has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

Who stars in Tarantula?+

Tarantula stars John Agar, Mara Corday, Leo G. Carroll, Nestor Paiva and Ross Elliott.

When did Tarantula come out?+

Tarantula is a 1955 movie directed by Jack Arnold.

What genre is Tarantula?+

Tarantula is Science Fiction and Horror film.

Who directed Tarantula?+

Tarantula was directed by Jack Arnold.