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Antboy

2013·Movie
1h 17min·PG
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Metacritic–4.0Rotten Tomatoes43%38%
IMDb5.2Metacritic–4.0Rotten Tomatoes43%38%

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension5

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and fantasy

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Superheroes come in all sizes

12-year-old Pelle accidentally gets bitten by an ant and develops unimaginable superpowers. With help from his friend, comic book nerd Wilhelm, Pelle creates a secret identity as the superhero Antboy. Slowly things start to happen in the surburban community, and when a scary and crazy supervillain, Flea, enters the scene, Antboy must step up to the challenge. The first Danish superhero-movie. Based on the books by Kenneth Bøgh Andersen.
Superhero Origin StoryComing-of-Age AdventureFamily-Friendly ActionBased on Comic BooksSecret IdentitySuburban SettingUnderdog StoryWholesome EntertainmentDanish Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Ask Hasselbalch
Written by:
Nikolaj Arcel, Anders Ølholm, Torbjørn Rafn
Produced by:
Anders Nygaard, Keld Reinicke, Jeppe N. Christensen
Composed by:
Heikki Kossi, Peter Peter

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Antboy

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Where can I stream Antboy legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsXumo PlayAmazon MX Player

Antboy is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Xumo Play. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Antboy worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 5.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 43%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Antboy rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Antboy?

1 h 17 min

Antboy runs 1 h 17 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Antboy?

Critics43
Audiences43

Yes. Critics average 43 and audiences 43 out of 100, so both groups see Antboy much the same way.

What language is Antboy in?

Danish

It was made in Danish. Produced in Denmark.

In how many countries can I watch Antboy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Antboy in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Antboy use?

The EverymanThe Power of BloodPay Evil unto EvilI Just Want to Be Normal

TV Tropes lists 4 storytelling tropes for Antboy, including The Everyman, The Power of Blood, Pay Evil unto Evil.