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Tarantula (1955): movie guide
Tarantula (1955) is a Science Fiction, Horror running about 80 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.5/10 from 319 votes. Notable cast includes John Agar, Mara Corday, Leo G. Carroll, Nestor Paiva. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1955-10-29
- Runtime: 80 min
- TMDB: 6.5/10
- Genres: Science Fiction, Horror
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1955-10-29
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What is Tarantula about?
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 scientist's new female assistant, they discover that something is devouring local cattle and humans in increasingly large quantities.
Cast highlights
Tarantula features John Agar, Mara Corday, Leo G. Carroll, Nestor Paiva, Ross Elliott, Hank Patterson. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1955-10-29. Runtime: 80 minutes. TMDB score: 6.5/10 (319 votes). Genres: Science Fiction, Horror. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Tarantula?
- Tarantula is listed as Science Fiction, Horror on TMDB.
- How long is Tarantula?
- Tarantula runs about 80 minutes.
- Who stars in Tarantula?
- Cast highlights include John Agar, Mara Corday, Leo G. Carroll, Nestor Paiva, Ross Elliott, Hank Patterson.
- Does Cinema Box stream Tarantula?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Tarantula?
- Open the Tarantula page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
