MyCinema has not rated Tarantula for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction and horror film.

Where can I watch Tarantula in the US?

Tarantula can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Tarantula?

Tarantula runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

Is Tarantula suitable for kids?

TMDB lists no age rating for Tarantula in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

TMDB19551h 20mScience Fiction / Horror

Tarantula

Name: Tarantula
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror
Released: 1955-10-29
Duration: 80 min

More terrifying than any horror known to man comes a creeping crawling monster whose towering fury no one can escape!

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 315 votes

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Availability in the US

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United States listings · Refreshed 12 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

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Tarantula at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 20m

At 1h 20m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Science Fiction · Horror

TMDB files it under science fiction and horror.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 315 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Tarantula tonight

It is a short one: 1h 20m, so it fits a late start.
It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 315 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Tarantula

Is Tarantula scary?: MyCinema has not rated Tarantula for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction and horror film.
Where can I watch Tarantula in the US?: Tarantula can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Tarantula?: Tarantula runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
Is Tarantula suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for Tarantula in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.