Inspector Sun and the Curse of the Black Widow (2023)
Inspector Sun and the Curse of the Black Widow is streaming in the US on Hulu.
The verdict
Inspector Sun and the Curse of the Black Widow holds up as a perfectly decent Spanish film, if not a remarkable one. It holds a 6.7/10 on TMDB from 157 ratings, right around average territory. It's a tight 88-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In the US you can stream it on Hulu.
Should you spend 88 minutes on it?
88 minutes of Spanish animation with family threaded through, fine for the whole family. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- 6.7/10 from 157 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you won't get past the format
- Best for
- A weekend afternoon with the family
Story
After being put on indefinite leave by his chief of police uncle, the highly intelligent and arrogant huntsman spider Inspector Sun boards a San Francisco bound seaplane. Joined by an intrepid young fan, Sun is pulled into a murder case where the turnout could affect both the insect and human worlds.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 28m — short |
| Watch with family? | PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Animation / Family |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Julio Soto Gurpide
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 24, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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