Big Ass Spider!

2013·Movie
1h 21min·PG-13
IMDb5.3Metacritic536.2Rotten Tomatoes78%45%

Where to watch

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Big Ass Spider! fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Wonder4
  • Wholesome3

Humor

Some slapstick and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Direction5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

When a giant alien spider escapes from a military lab and rampages across the city of Los Angeles, it is up to one clever exterminator and his security guard sidekick to kill the creature before the entire city is destroyed.
Monster MovieGiant Spider RampageAction ComedyB-Movie ThrillsCreature FeatureCampy FunLos Angeles DestructionExterminator Hero

Crew

Directed by:
Mike Mendez, Lauren Elizabeth Hood, Joshua Lou Friedman
Written by:
Gregory Gieras
Produced by:
Travis Stevens, Patrick Ewald, Shaked Berenson
Composed by:
Gonzalo Espinoza, Sean Fernald, David Kitchens

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Questions about Big Ass Spider!

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Where can I stream Big Ass Spider! legally?

PrimefuboTVPeacockThe RokuKanopyFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlex

Big Ass Spider! is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Big Ass Spider! worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Big Ass Spider! rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Big Ass Spider!?

1 h 21 min

Big Ass Spider! runs 1 h 21 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Big Ass Spider!?

Critics66
Audiences53

Not quite. Critics rate Big Ass Spider! higher (66) than audiences (53). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Big Ass Spider! in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Big Ass Spider!?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Big Ass Spider! in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Big Ass Spider! use?

Achilles' HeelAction GirlAction SurvivorAir-Vent PassagewayAll Webbed UpArtistic License – BiologyBait-and-SwitchBig Creepy-CrawliesBribe BackfireThe CameoGiant SpiderSequel Hookand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 storytelling tropes for Big Ass Spider!, including Achilles' Heel, Action Girl, Action Survivor.

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