Kiss of the Spider Woman

Name: Kiss of the Spider Woman
Genre: Drama
Released: 1985-07-26
Duration: 120 min
Rating: 7

1985 · Movie · R · 120 min · ★ 7.0 · 83% critics

Drama

Two very different prisoners are forced to share a cramped cell under a repressive regime: one is held for political reasons and faces brutal pressure, while the other survives by retelling old movie romances. As days turn into nights, their uneasy coexistence becomes an unexpected bond, blurring the line between harsh reality and comforting fantasy.

Based on Kiss of the Spider Woman

Also known as Kiss of the Spiderwoman

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Years: 1985
Release date: 1985-07-26
Language: English
Rated: R
Runtime: 120 min
Critic score: 83/100
TMDB rating: 7.0/10 (339 votes)
Box office: $17,009,654
Budget: $1,500,000

About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an intense, character-driven prison drama that mixes political pressure with escapist storytelling, in the vein of Pixote; Not for you if you need fast pacing, light themes, or clear-cut comfort.

Pros: powerful two-hander performances; emotional, compassionate bond; memorable fantasy interludes | Cons: slow, talky pacing; thin plot for length; film-within-film drags