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Tarantula

6.519551h 20mMovieScience FictionHorror

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…

DirectorJack Arnold
WritersRobert M. Fresco·Martin Berkeley
ProducerWilliam Alland

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 7 other countries

Tarantula isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Canada, India, Ireland, Japan and 3 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Jack Arnold

JAJohn Agar
John Agar
Dr. Matt Hastings
MCMara Corday
Mara Corday
Stephanie 'Steve' Clayton
LCLeo G. Carroll
Leo G. Carroll
Prof. Gerald Deemer
NPNestor Paiva
Nestor Paiva
Sheriff Jack Andrews
RERoss Elliott
Ross Elliott
Joe Burch
HPHank Patterson
Hank Patterson
Josh
EPEddie Parker
Eddie Parker
Paul Lund / Eric Jacobs / Airport Workman
BHBert Holland
Bert Holland
Barney Russell
RBRaymond Bailey
Raymond Bailey
Dr. Townsend
SDSteve Darrell
Steve Darrell
Andy Andersen
ER
Edwin Rand
Lt. John Nolan
WB
Wag Blesing
Townsman

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Tarantula — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Tarantula?

Tarantula isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Canada, Spain and United Kingdom and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Tarantula on Netflix?

No, Tarantula is not on Netflix in Australia as of August 2026.

Is Tarantula on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Tarantula isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Tarantula for free?

Tarantula isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Tarantula?

Tarantula hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 17, 1955. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.