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Arachnophobia

1990·Movie
1h 49min·PG-13
IMDb6.5Metacritic676.8Rotten Tomatoes92%55%

Where to watch

Fandango at Home FreeTubi TV

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Arachnophobia fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia5
  • Wonder4
  • Pathos3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

Eight legs, two fangs and an attitude.

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.
Spider HorrorSmall Town TerrorDeadly InsectsMedical MysteryInsect ExterminationEerie AtmospherePsychological ThrillerClassic Horror

Crew

Directed by:
Frank Marshall, Bruce Cohen, Julie Pitkanen
Written by:
Wesley Strick, Don Jakoby, Don Jakoby
Produced by:
Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy
Composed by:
Diane Warren, David J. Hudson, Trevor Jones

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Arachnophobia

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Arachnophobia legally?

Fandango at Home FreeTubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Tubi 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 Arachnophobia worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Arachnophobia rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Arachnophobia?

1 h 49 min

Arachnophobia runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Arachnophobia?

Critics80
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate Arachnophobia higher (80) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Arachnophobia a box office hit?

Budget$31 million
Box office$53 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $31 million to make and earned $53 million worldwide, 1.7 times its budget.

What language is Arachnophobia in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Arachnophobia?

28ATAUBECACHDEDKEEESFIFRGBGGIE+14

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Arachnophobia in 28 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Arachnophobia use?

Brick JokeScrew This, I'm Outta Here!FanserviceThe World's Expert (on Getting Killed)Chekhov's GunPlot-Triggering DeathHigh-Voltage DeathFrom New York to NowhereWhat Happened to the Mouse?Epiphany TherapyBody HorrorAnswers to the Name of Godand 93 more

TV Tropes lists 105 storytelling tropes for Arachnophobia, including Brick Joke, Screw This, I'm Outta Here!, Fanservice.