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Antz (1998)

“See the world from a whole new perspective.”

6.2/10 · 4,858 votes 1h 23m pg ComedyAdventureAnimationFamily

#95 of 123 films from 1998 #2020 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Eric Darnell, Tim Johnson · Written by Paul Weitz, Chris Weitz, Todd Alcott

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Overview

A neurotic worker ant in love with a rebellious princess rises to unlikely stardom when he switches places with a soldier. Signing up to march in a parade, he ends up under the command of a bloodthirsty general. But he's actually been enlisted to fight against a termite army.

Cast

Woody Allenas Z-4195 “Z” (voice)
Sharon Stoneas Princess Bala (voice)
Dan Aykroydas Chip (voice)
Anne Bancroftas Queen (voice)
Danny Gloveras Barbatus (voice)
Gene Hackmanas General Mandible (voice)
Jane Curtinas Muffy (voice)
Sylvester Stalloneas Weaver (voice)
Jennifer Lopezas Azteca (voice)
Christopher Walkenas Colonel Cutter (voice)
John Mahoneyas Grebs (Drunk Scout) (voice)
Paul Mazurskyas Psychologist (voice)
Grant Shaudas Foreman (voice)
Jim Cummingsas Additional Voices (voice)

Facts

Release dateOctober 2, 1998
Runtime83 min (1h 23m) — shorter as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Adventure, Animation, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$60,000,000
Box office$171,757,863 (2.9× budget)
IMDbtt0120587

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Questions

How long is Antz?
Antz runs 83 minutes (1h 23m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Antz worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 4,858 votes, which places it #95 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 24%) and #2020 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Antz?
Antz was directed by Eric Darnell, Tim Johnson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019), Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003), Madagascar (2005).
Who stars in Antz?
Woody Allen as Z-4195 “Z” (voice); Sharon Stone as Princess Bala (voice); Dan Aykroyd as Chip (voice); Anne Bancroft as Queen (voice); Danny Glover as Barbatus (voice); Gene Hackman as General Mandible (voice).
What is Antz rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Antz?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14392.

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