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The Water Spider

5.419711h 16mMovieFantasyDrama

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…

DirectorJean-Daniel Verhaeghe
WriterJean-Daniel Verhaeghe
ProducerBernard Paris

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Cast · Directed by Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe

EWElisabeth Wiener
Elisabeth Wiener
Nadie
MEMarc Eyraud
Marc Eyraud
Bernard
MD
Marie-Ange Dutheil
Catherine
AJAndré Julien
André Julien
Le paysan
PMPierre Meyrand
Pierre Meyrand
Le curé
JFJosep Maria Flotats
Josep Maria Flotats

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The Water Spider — streaming FAQ

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The Water Spider isn't streaming anywhere in United Kingdom yet.

Is The Water Spider on Netflix?

No, The Water Spider is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

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The Water Spider isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Water Spider?

The Water Spider hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 1, 1971. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.