---
title: "Spiderwebhouse"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/spiderwebhouse-2015"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 344591
imdb_id: "tt3203954"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Spiderwebhouse (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/spiderwebhouse-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Spiderwebhouse is a 2015 drama and fantasy film directed by Mara Eibl-Eibesfeldt with a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes. It follows 12-year-old Jonas, who steps up as head of the household to care for his younger siblings after their mother leaves to fight her demons.

As food and money run out, the children retreat into a surreal world of mysticism, saucepan gardens, pet insects, and encroaching spiderwebs, all cloaked eerily in black-and-white. The film explores themes of isolation and resilience, anchored by Jonas finding hope through the friendship of an odd young homeless man.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Left alone, a twelve-year-old boy becomes guardian to his younger siblings as their home transforms into mysticism."

### Why Watch
- Explores the heavy burden placed on a twelve-year-old who becomes the unofficial guardian of his younger siblings.
- Features striking aesthetic choices where the children's home is cloaked eerily in black-and-white.
- Includes a poignant friendship with an odd young homeless man that offers the protagonist hope to survive.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The narrative addresses dark themes of resource depletion and a mother leaving to fight her demons, which may feel bleak.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dramatic and fantastical with a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes, suitable for viewers interested in grim childhood survival tales.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #childhood-survival, #black-and-white-cinematography, #magical-realism, #sibling-bonds, #bleak-fantasy, #home-isolation

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mara Eibl-Eibesfeldt
- **Networks / Studios**: TELLUX-Film, SWR, ARD

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ben Litwinschuh** as *Jonas*
- **Lutz Simon Eilert** as *Nick*
- **Helena Pieske** as *Miechen*
- **Ludwig Trepte** as *Felix*
- **Matthias Koeberlin** as *Sven*
- **Alexandra Finder** as *Kindergärtnerin*
- **Sylvie Testud** as *Sabine*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Spiderwebhouse?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms such as The Movie Database and Plex.

### Q: Is Spiderwebhouse worth watching?
It is worth watching if you appreciate 2015 drama and fantasy films that blend harsh real-world struggles with a child's imaginative mysticism.

### Q: What is the runtime of Spiderwebhouse?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

### Q: Who directed Spiderwebhouse?
The film was directed by Mara Eibl-Eibesfeldt.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Spiderwebhouse — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/344591)
- [Spiderwebhouse (2015) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/344591-im-spinnwebhaus/cast)
- [The Spiderwebhouse (2015) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3203954/)
- [Spiderwebhouse (2015) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-spiderwebhouse/credits)
- [‎Spiderwebhouse (2015) directed by Mara Eibl-Eibesfeldt ...](https://letterboxd.com/film/spiderwebhouse/cast/)

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