Kiss of the Spider Woman
The story of two radically different men thrown together in a Latin American prison cell. One is Valentin, a journalist being tortured for his political beliefs. The other is Molina, a gay window-dresser who fills their lonely nights by spinning romantic fantasies drawn from memories of old movies.
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Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, and Cinemax Amazon Channel.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about Kiss of the Spider Woman
Where can I watch Kiss of the Spider Woman in the United States?
Kiss of the Spider Woman is available to stream on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, and Cinemax Amazon Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Kiss of the Spider Woman on HBO Max?
Yes. Kiss of the Spider Woman is streaming on HBO Max in the United States, alongside Criterion Channel and Cinemax Amazon Channel.
Can I watch Kiss of the Spider Woman for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Kiss of the Spider Woman needs a subscription to HBO Max, Criterion Channel, and Cinemax Amazon Channel, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for Kiss of the Spider Woman?
Kiss of the Spider Woman scores 7.0 on The Movie Database, 7.3 on IMDb, 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 79 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Kiss of the Spider Woman?
Kiss of the Spider Woman stars William Hurt, Raúl Juliá, Sonia Braga, José Lewgoy, and Milton Gonçalves. Héctor Babenco is the director.
How long is Kiss of the Spider Woman?
Kiss of the Spider Woman runs 2h (120 minutes).
When did Kiss of the Spider Woman come out?
Kiss of the Spider Woman was released on July 26, 1985.
Which studio made Kiss of the Spider Woman?
Kiss of the Spider Woman was produced by HB Filmes and Island Pictures in Brazil and the United States.
What was the budget for Kiss of the Spider Woman?
Kiss of the Spider Woman was made on a budget of $1,250,000.
How much did Kiss of the Spider Woman make at the box office?
Kiss of the Spider Woman grossed $17,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $1,250,000.
What languages is Kiss of the Spider Woman in?
Kiss of the Spider Woman is in English, Italian, German, Portuguese, and French, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.