Tarantula
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.
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Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Tarantula ≣ 1955 ≣ Trailer
Tarantula (1955) - Movie Trailer
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Frequently asked questions about Tarantula
Where can I watch Tarantula in the United States?
Tarantula is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Tarantula?
Tarantula scores 6.5 on The Movie Database, 6.4 on IMDb, and 51% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who stars in Tarantula?
Tarantula stars John Agar, Mara Corday, Leo G. Carroll, Nestor Paiva, and Ross Elliott. Jack Arnold is the director.
How long is Tarantula?
Tarantula runs 1h 20m (80 minutes).
When did Tarantula come out?
Tarantula was released on October 29, 1955.
Which studio made Tarantula?
Tarantula was produced by Universal Pictures in the United States.
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.