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Empire of the Ants

1977Movie1 h 29 minPG

Horror
25
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4Letterboxd2.5/5Metacritic26–Rotten Tomatoes10%25%
25
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4Letterboxd2.5/5Metacritic26–Rotten Tomatoes10%25%

Summary

A Florida real estate developer and her captain lure investors to a property in the Everglades called Dreamland Shores, under false pretenses that the swampland will soon be developed. After the group arrives on a small island, they find it has been overrun by giant mutated ants, brought on by the dumping of toxic waste in the area.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Bert I. Gordon
Written by
H. G. Wells, Jack Turley
Produced by
Bert I. Gordon
Music by
Dana Kaproff

Everyone

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Facts

June 29, 1977 · 1 h 29 min · PG

Released
June 29, 1977
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$500,000
Box office
$3 million
Available in
132 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Establishing Character Moment, Playing the Victim Card, Developing Doomed Characters +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Empire of the Ants?"

Questions about Empire of the Ants

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Empire of the Ants?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuTubi TV

In the United States, Empire of the Ants streams on Prime, fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 73 other countries.

Is Empire of the Ants worth watching?

25
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 25 (IMDb 4.4, Letterboxd 2.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 10%, and Metacritic 26). Audiences rate it higher (40 out of 100) than critics (18).

Is Empire of the Ants okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Empire of the Ants scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Empire of the Ants?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Empire of the Ants use?

Establishing Character MomentPlaying the Victim CardDeveloping Doomed CharactersGenre ShiftMind ControlShady Real Estate AgentHysterical WomanAttempted RapeWorking-Class HeroAttack of the Killer WhateverNoisy NatureMutagenic Gooand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Establishing Character Moment, Playing the Victim Card, and Developing Doomed Characters.