Kiss of the Spider Woman
1985, English. Directed by Héctor Babenco.
Once upon a time... in a tropical island far away, there lived a strange woman…
The story of two radically different men thrown together in a Latin American prison cell. One is Valentin, a journalist being tortured for his political beliefs. The other is Molina, a gay window-dresser who fills their lonely nights by spinning romantic fantasies drawn from memories of old movies.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 360 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Kiss of the Spider Woman
Kiss of the Spider Woman is streaming on HBO Max and Cinemax in India.
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Cast & crew
- Héctor BabencoDirector
- William HurtLuis Molina
- Raúl JuliáValentin Arregui
- Sonia BragaLeni Lamaison / Marta / Spider Woman
- José LewgoyWarden
- Milton GonçalvesPedro
- Miriam PiresMother
- Nuno Leal MaiaGabriel
- Fernando TorresAmerico
- Patricio BissoGreta
- Herson CapriWerner
- Denise DumontMichele
- Nildo ParenteLeader of Resistance
Details
- Released
- 26 July 1985
- Country
- Brazil, United States of America
- Written by
- Leonard Schrader
- Budget
- $1.3M
- Box office
- $17M
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What Kiss of the Spider Woman is based on
Kiss of the Spider Woman is based on Kiss of the Spider Woman, a 1976 novel by Manuel Puig.
Novel · 1976
Kiss of the Spider Woman
By Manuel Puig
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Kiss of the Spider Woman: quick answers
Is Kiss of the Spider Woman worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 360 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Kiss of the Spider Woman?
Kiss of the Spider Woman runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Kiss of the Spider Woman have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Kiss of the Spider Woman. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Kiss of the Spider Woman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Kiss of the Spider Woman is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Kiss of the Spider Woman on?
Kiss of the Spider Woman is streaming on HBO Max and Cinemax in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Kiss of the Spider Woman?
If you liked Kiss of the Spider Woman, try The Shawshank Redemption, Bronson, The Mustang.
Who directed Kiss of the Spider Woman?
Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985) was directed by Héctor Babenco and stars William Hurt, Raúl Juliá, Sonia Braga.
What is Kiss of the Spider Woman based on?
Kiss of the Spider Woman is based on Kiss of the Spider Woman, a 1976 novel by Manuel Puig.