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Antboy

2013Movie1 h 17 minPG

44
WeakGoodWatch score

A hopeful, wholesome comedy movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Superhero Origin Story
  • Coming-of-Age Adventure
  • Family-Friendly Action
  • Based on Comic Books
  • Secret Identity
  • Suburban Setting
  • Underdog Story
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Danish Cinema

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Ask Hasselbalch
Music by
Peter Peter

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 7, 2013 · 1 h 17 min · PG

Released
September 7, 2013
Runtime
1 h 17 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy, Adventure, Family
Original language
Danish
Made in
Denmark
Available in
29 countries

Tropes

The Everyman, The Power of Blood, Pay Evil unto Evil +1

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  • The Power of Blood
  • Pay Evil unto Evil
  • I Just Want to Be Normal

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Antboy?"

Questions about Antboy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Antboy worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 5.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 43%).

Is Antboy okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Antboy make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Antboy?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Antboy in English?

Danish

No, it was made in Danish.