Kiss of the Spider Woman
“It's time to step back into the spotlight.”
Synopsis
Valentín, a political prisoner, shares a cell with Molina, a window dresser convicted of public indecency. The two form an unlikely bond as Molina recounts the plot of a Hollywood musical starring his favorite silver screen diva, Ingrid Luna.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-30
Top Cast
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Diego Luna
Valentín Arregui / Armando
Tonatiuh
Luis Molina / Kendall Nesbitt
Jennifer Lopez
Ingrid Luna / Aurora / The Spider Woman
Bruno Bichir
Warden Ledesma
Josefina Scaglione
Marta
Aline Mayagoitia
Paolina Paz
Driton 'Tony' Dovolani
Johnny Desiderio
Lucila Gandolfo
Señora Molina
Federico Repetto
Castellanos
Lucas Barreiro
Marcos
Augusto Gordillo Lisboa
Gabriel
Fabio Aste
Uncle Alfonso
Graciela Daniele
Clemencia
Federico Salles
'Querido' Inmate #1
Alejandro Ernesto Balbis Ortiz
'Querido' Inmate #2
Sebastián Slepovich
Vagrant / Contact
Sebastian Silver
The Professor
Noemí Frenkel
Aunt Chicha
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 32 DaysAtlantic International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 10, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 11, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$34M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.05x
-$32.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Condon
- Screenplay & Story
- Manuel Puig, Terrence McNally, Fred Ebb, Bill Condon
- Original Score
- John Kander, Sam Davis
- Original Title
- Kiss of the Spider Woman
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Budget
- $34M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.7M
- Production Studios
- Josephson Entertainment, Tom Kirdahy Productions, Artists Equity, Mohari Media, 1000 Eyes, Nuyorican Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Condon
Manuel Puig, Terrence McNally, Fred Ebb, Bill Condon
John Kander, Sam Davis
Tobias A. Schliessler
Brian A. Kates
Tom Kirdahy, Barry Josephson, Jennifer Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Matt Geller
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Kirdahy
Producer
Barry Josephson
Producer
Bill Condon
Director
Matt Geller
Producer
Greg Yolen
Producer
Scott Chambliss
Production Design
Tobias A. Schliessler
Director of Photography
Tara Macken
Stunt Coordinator
Brian A. Kates
Editor
Colleen Atwood
Costume Design
Sam Davis
Original Music Composer
Christine L. Cantella
Costume Design
John Bair
Visual Effects Supervisor
Leslie Chung
Visual Effects Supervisor
John Kander
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Discrimination • Sexuality
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kiss of the Spider Woman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kiss of the Spider Woman about?
Valentín, a political prisoner, shares a cell with Molina, a window dresser convicted of public indecency. The two form an unlikely bond as Molina recounts the plot of a Hollywood musical starring his favorite silver screen diva, Ingrid Luna.
Who directed Kiss of the Spider Woman?
Kiss of the Spider Woman was directed by Bill Condon.
Who stars in Kiss of the Spider Woman?
The principal cast of Kiss of the Spider Woman includes Diego Luna, Tonatiuh, Jennifer Lopez, Bruno Bichir, Josefina Scaglione.
When was Kiss of the Spider Woman released and how long is it?
Kiss of the Spider Woman was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
What was the box office and production budget of Kiss of the Spider Woman?
Kiss of the Spider Woman had a reported production budget of $34M and grossed $1.7M at the worldwide box office (0.05 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Kiss of the Spider Woman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kiss of the Spider Woman was composed by John Kander, Sam Davis.
Is Kiss of the Spider Woman based on a book or true story?
Kiss of the Spider Woman is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Manuel Puig", Book: "Terrence McNally".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kiss of the Spider Woman?
Kiss of the Spider Woman holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).