A Bug's Life

G

Released Nov 14, 1998

1 hr. 36 min.

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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Flik (Dave Foley) is an inventive ant who's always messing things up for his colony. His latest mishap was destroying the food stores that were supposed to be used to pay off grasshopper Hopper (Kevin Spacey). Now the strong-arming insect is demanding that the ants gather double the food -- or face annihilation. To avert disaster, Flik goes on a journey to recruit fighters to defend the colony. When he meets a band of high-flying circus insects, he thinks he's found his salvation.

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Critics Consensus

A Bug's Life is a rousing adventure that blends animated thrills with witty dialogue and memorable characters - and another smashing early success for Pixar.

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Ryland C

Honestly, I don’t know if this movie is getting enough respect than it actually deserves. This is one of Pixar’s classics! How can you not love it? Simple, but fun movie!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/23/24

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Luke R

This may be one of my childhood films, but it’s also one of my least favorite films. Plus there’s obviously some inaccuracies about the bugs.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/19/24

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Jowell T

it a cool movie I love it it so beautiful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/16/24

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Benjamin H

Infused with great humor that blends well in this easily digestible, entertaining and pleasantly small-scale adventure, A Bug's Life does have story issues in the middle and it could have utilized more of the emotional strength and level of threath presented, but overall this was a fun time perfectly concerned with what it is

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/15/24

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Anay K

Not the best film ever, but some good storytelling and characters.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/15/24

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Daniel S

"A Bug's Life" is akin to a beloved candy bar - brimming with delightful little elements that culminate in something truly delicious. The narrative couldn't have been more compelling; it's witty, emotionally resonant, and each character undergoes a satisfying evolution. In contrast, in "Toy Story," only Buzz, who embraces his role as a toy, and Woody, who overcomes his jealousy of Buzz, experience growth. "A Bug's Life" is filled with humor and endearing moments. The voice acting by all the performers is exceptional, and the animation, in terms of movement and intricacy, is outstanding. As a discerning movie enthusiast, I don't easily assign "10s," but this film undeniably merits the perfect score I bestowed upon it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/13/24

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John Lasseter

Director

Andrew Stanton

Director

Dave Foley

Flik

Kevin Spacey

Hopper

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

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Rebecca Long

Observer

Critics who write off A Bug's Life focus on the surface-level plot about Flik's individual perseverance ... But under this palatable veneer is a story about workers' rights.

Rated: A-

Dec 1, 2021

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

A Bug's Life may be the single most amazing film I've ever seen that I couldn't fall in love with.

Rated: B

Sep 7, 2011

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Joe Morgenstern

Wall Street Journal

This animated fable teems with vivid creatures standing on their own countless feet.

Jun 25, 2011

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Cory Woodroof

For the Win (USA Today)

It’s about how any sophomore feature would go for a production studio like Pixar, not quite what came before but still very promising.

Mar 1, 2024

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Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

Disney has triumphed yet again and “A Bug’s Life” is easily their best computer-generated effort yet. “A Bug’s Life” is a film for the entire family. Both adults and children alike will be thrilled and delighted.

Rated: 3.5/4

Oct 4, 2023

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Jae-Ha Kim

Jae-Ha Kim

Following on the multi-legged heels of Dreamworks' often dark and somber computer animation debut "Antz," "A Bug's Life" is Disney's colorful follow-up to its mega-blockbuster "Toy Story."

Rated: 3/4

Jul 27, 2023

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Synopsis

Flik (Dave Foley) is an inventive ant who's always messing things up for his colony. His latest mishap was destroying the food stores that were supposed to be used to pay off grasshopper Hopper (Kevin Spacey). Now the strong-arming insect is demanding that the ants gather double the food -- or face annihilation. To avert disaster, Flik goes on a journey to recruit fighters to defend the colony. When he meets a band of high-flying circus insects, he thinks he's found his salvation.

Director: John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton
Screenwriter: John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, Joe Ranft, Don McEnery, Bob Shaw, Geefwee Boedoe, Jason Katz, Jørgen Klubien, Robert Lence, David Reynolds
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures, Buena Vista International [us]
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar Animation Studios
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 14, 1998, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $162.8M
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround

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