The Water Spider
1971, French. Directed by Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe.
Bernard is in love with a water spider. He wants to replace his wife Catherine with the spider because she bores him. The spider transforms into a tarantula and later in a mysterious mute girl named Nadie. He falls in love with the girl/spider and finally he has to choose between his wife or the spider.
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 11 January 1971
- Original title
- L'Araignée d'eau
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe
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What The Water Spider is based on
The Water Spider is adapted from a novel.
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The Water Spider runs 76 minutes (1h 16m).
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The Water Spider isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 January 1971. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Water Spider?
If you liked The Water Spider, try I Kill Giants, City of Pirates, Where the Wild Things Are.
Who directed The Water Spider?
The Water Spider (1971) was directed by Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe and stars Elisabeth Wiener, Marc Eyraud, Marie-Ange Dutheil.
What is The Water Spider based on?
The Water Spider is adapted from a novel.