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Inspector Sun and the Curse of the Black Widow

2022Movie1 h 28 minPG

AnimationFamily
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Letterboxd2.6/5Rotten Tomatoes81%39%

A gripping, tense animated movie about mystery and crime.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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After being put on indefinite leave by his chief of police uncle, the highly intelligent and arrogant huntsman spider Inspector Sun boards a San Francisco bound seaplane. Joined by an intrepid young fan, Sun is pulled into a murder case where the turnout could affect both the insect and human worlds.

Feels like

  • Animated Mystery
  • Steampunk Adventure
  • Anthropomorphic Characters
  • Classic Detective Story
  • Family-Friendly
  • Historical Setting
  • Intriguing Plot
  • Whimsical Tone

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Julio Soto Gurpide
Written by
Rocco Pucillo
Produced by
Julio Soto Gurpide, Dario Sanchez Diaz, Adriana Malfatti Chen
Music by
Fernando Velázquez

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Facts

December 28, 2022 · 1 h 28 min · PG

Released
December 28, 2022
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Animation, Family, Comedy, Mystery
Original language
Spanish
Also spoken
Danish
Made in
Spain
Box office
$4 million
Available in
49 countries

Tropes

Love Redeems, I Work Alone, False Friend +9

  • Love Redeems
  • I Work Alone
  • False Friend
  • Clueless Detective
  • Hybridization Plot
  • Villain Holds the Leash
  • An Arm and a Leg
  • Death in the Clouds
  • Sole Survivor
  • The Lost Lenore
  • Hive Queen
  • Unwanted Assistance

12 of 26 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Inspector Sun and the Curse of the Black Widow?"

Questions about Inspector Sun and the Curse of the Black Widow

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Inspector Sun and the Curse of the Black Widow?

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In the United States, Inspector Sun and the Curse of the Black Widow streams on Hulu, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 37 other countries.

Is Inspector Sun and the Curse of the Black Widow worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 5.3, Letterboxd 2.6 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 81%). Critics rate it higher (81 out of 100) than audiences (48).

Is Inspector Sun and the Curse of the Black Widow okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Inspector Sun and the Curse of the Black Widow make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and slapstick (5 of 10).

Is Inspector Sun and the Curse of the Black Widow plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (9 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Is Inspector Sun and the Curse of the Black Widow in English?

SpanishDanish

No, it was made in Spanish, with some Danish.

What tropes does Inspector Sun and the Curse of the Black Widow use?

Love RedeemsI Work AloneFalse FriendClueless DetectiveHybridization PlotVillain Holds the LeashAn Arm and a LegDeath in the CloudsSole SurvivorThe Lost LenoreHive QueenUnwanted Assistanceand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Love Redeems, I Work Alone, and False Friend.