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Holy Spider

7.220221h 58mNRMovieThrillerDramaCrime

A journalist descends into the dark underbelly of the Iranian holy city of Mashhad as she investigates the serial killings of sex workers by the so called "Spider Killer", who believes he is cleansing the streets of sinners.

DirectorAli Abbasi
WritersAfshin Kamran Bahrami·Ali Abbasi
ProducersDitte Milsted·Sol Bondy

Where to watch

KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ali Abbasi

ZEZar Amir Ebrahimi
Zar Amir Ebrahimi
Rahimi
MBMehdi Bajestani
Mehdi Bajestani
Saeed
AA
Arash Ashtiani
Sharifi
FJForouzan Jamshidnejad
Forouzan Jamshidnejad
Fatima
SPSina Parvaneh
Sina Parvaneh
Rostami
NANima Akbarpour
Nima Akbarpour
Judge
SFSara Fazilat
Sara Fazilat
Zinab
ARAlice Rahimi
Alice Rahimi
Somayeh
AN
Ali Nazarian
Lawyer
SS
Sima Seyed
Saeed's Mother
FA
Firouz Ageli
Hagi
FH
Farhad Faghih Habibi
Prosecutor

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Holy Spider — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Holy Spider?

Holy Spider is streaming on Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Holy Spider on Netflix?

No, Holy Spider is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Holy Spider on Amazon Prime Video?

Holy Spider isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Holy Spider for free?

Holy Spider is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.

Is Holy Spider based on a true story?

Yes — Holy Spider is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).