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Arachnophobia (1990)

โ€œEight legs, two fangs and an attitude.โ€

6.5/10 ยท 1,582 votes 1h 49m pg-13 ComedyHorror

#39 of 69 films from 1990 #1592 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Frank Marshall ยท Written by Wesley Strick, Don Jakoby, Al Williams

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Overview

A large spider from the jungles of South America is accidentally transported in a crate with a dead body to America where it mates with a local spider. Soon after, the residents of a small California town disappear as the result of spider bites from the deadly spider offspring. It's up to a couple of doctors with the help of an insect exterminator to annihilate these eight legged freaks.

Cast

Jeff Danielsas Ross Jennings
Harley Jane Kozakas Molly Jennings
John Goodmanas Delbert McClintock
Julian Sandsas Dr. James Atherton
Brian McNamaraas Chris Collins
Stuart Pankinas Sheriff Parsons
Henry Jonesas Dr. Sam Metcalf
Peter Jasonas Henry Beechwood
Mark L. Tayloras Jerry Manley
James Handyas Milton Briggs
Roy Brocksmithas Irv Kendall
Kathy Kinneyas Blaire Kendall
Mary Carveras Margaret Hollins
Garette Ratliff Hensonas Tommy Jennings

Facts

Release dateJuly 20, 1990
Runtime109 min (1h 49m) โ€” about the same as the 1990 average of 104 min
GenresComedy, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$31,000,000
Box office$53,200,000 (1.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0099052

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Questions

How long is Arachnophobia?
Arachnophobia runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Is Arachnophobia worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 1,582 votes, which places it #39 of 69 films released in 1990 in this index (top 45%) and #1592 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Arachnophobia?
Arachnophobia was directed by Frank Marshall. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Eight Below (2006), Alive (1993), Congo (1995).
Who stars in Arachnophobia?
Jeff Daniels as Ross Jennings; Harley Jane Kozak as Molly Jennings; John Goodman as Delbert McClintock; Julian Sands as Dr. James Atherton; Brian McNamara as Chris Collins; Stuart Pankin as Sheriff Parsons.
What is Arachnophobia rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Arachnophobia?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/31467.

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