Kiss of the Spider Woman out on OTT in India: Where to watch, plot, and more about Jennifer Lopez's musical drama
Kiss of the Spider Woman, starring Jennifer Lopez, is a musical drama based on the 1976 novel and 1992 musical. The drama is now streaming on OTT.
Last Updated: 03.15 PM, Mar 06, 2026
Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025) is a musical drama directed by Bill Condon, featuring performances by Diego Luna, Tonatiuh, and Jennifer Lopez. It is adapted from the 1976 novel and the 1992 stage musical. Now, Kiss of the Spider Woman is streaming on Lionsgate Play and you can also watch it with your OTTplay Premium subscription. This release on OTT comes after the film's theatrical release and limited premium VOD window in the western region.
Is Kiss of the Spider Woman available in India?
Yes. Jennifer Lopez's Kiss of the Spider Woman is available in India as it is streaming on Lionsgate Play (OTTplay Premium). The film is directed by Bill Condon.
What is Kiss of the Woman about?
Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025) is a musical drama set in 1983 Argentina. The narrative follows the story of two prisoners in a military-run jail: Luis Molina, a queer window dresser, and Valentin Arregui, a committed Marxist revolutionary.
To cope with the brutality around them, Molina spins vivid tales of 1930s Hollywood musicals featuring Aurora (Jennifer Lopez), all while being coerced into spying on Valentin. Through their growing bond, the film explores the themes of love, loyalty, sacrifice, and the burden of political oppression. The film is set in a prison in Buenos Aires during the final years of the brutal military dictatorship.
Luis Molina (Tonatiuh) is imprisoned for "public indecency" (homosexuality), while Valentin Arregui (Diego Luna) is a tortured political prisoner. To pass the time, Molina shares romantic, glamorous, and musical movie fantasies with the cynical Valentin. These stories often reflect their own evolving, complex relationships. The prison warden forces Molina to spy on Valentin in exchange for parole to visit his dead mother, and as the love between them grows, he faces a crisis of conscience.
Who stars in Kiss of the Spider Woman?
In Kiss of the Spider Woman, Jennifer Lopez plays Aurora, the Spider Woman, and Ingrid Luna, Tonatiuh is Luis Molina, Diego Luna portrays Valentín Arregui, Bruno Bichir appears as the warden Oscar Ledesma, Josefina Scaglione plays Marta, and Aline Mayagoitia is Paulina.
The musical drama explores the themes of the contrast between the harsh, dark prison life and the vivid, colourful musical imagination. It also highlights the development of a romantic, emotional bond that transcends political and social differences.
Kiss of the Spider Woman FAQs:
Q: When is Kiss of the Spider Woman releasing on OTT in India?
A: Kiss of the Spider Woman is streaming on Lionsgate Play (OTTplay Premium).
Q: Is Jennifer Lopez's Kiss of the Spider Woman a musical?
A: Yes. Directed by Bill Condon, who previously helmed Dreamgirls and Beauty and the Beast, Kiss of the Spider Woman is a full-scale movie musical. It features a score by the legendary duo Kander and Ebb (Chicago, Cabaret) and includes several elaborate dance sequences choreographed for Jennifer Lopez's character, Ingrid Luna.
Q: Who is in the cast of the new Kiss of the Spider Woman?
A: Kiss of the Spider Woman stars Jennifer Lopez in a triple role (including the titular Spider Woman), Diego Luna as the political revolutionary Valentín, and Tonatiuh as the window dresser Luis Molina. The supporting cast includes Bruno Bichir and Josefina Scaglione.