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Where the Green Ants Dream

1984Movie1 h 40 min

Drama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.6/5Rotten Tomatoes80%61%

A melancholic, ambiguous drama movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

The Australian Aborigines (in this film anyway) believe that this is the place where the green ants go to dream, and that if their dreams are disturbed, it will bring down disaster on us all. The Aborigines' belief is not shared by a giant mining company, which wants to tear open the soil and search for uranium.

Feels like

  • Environmentalism
  • Indigenous Rights
  • Australian Outback
  • Corporate Greed
  • Cultural Clash
  • Political Commentary
  • Spiritual Beliefs
  • Philosophical Questions

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Werner Herzog
Written by
Werner Herzog
Produced by
Werner Herzog, Lucki Stipetić
Music by
Wandjuk Marika

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Facts

August 31, 1984 · 1 h 40 min · Drama

Released
August 31, 1984
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Also spoken
English
Made in
Australia, Germany
Available in
14 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Where the Green Ants Dream?"

Questions about Where the Green Ants Dream

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Where can I stream Where the Green Ants Dream?

PhiloThe RokuKanopyShout! Factory TVFandorPlexCineverseShout! Factory

In the United States, Where the Green Ants Dream streams on Philo, Fandor, Shout! Factory, and Cineverse, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Where the Green Ants Dream worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Can I half-watch Where the Green Ants Dream?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for ambiguity.

Is Where the Green Ants Dream plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Where the Green Ants Dream in English?

GermanEnglish

No, it was made in German, with some English.