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Lord of the Ants

2022Movie2 h 14 min

DramaHistory
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes70%–
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes70%–

Summary

Based on true events of the late 60s in Italy, poet, playwright and myrmecologist Aldo Braibanti is prosecuted and sentenced to prison for the love he shares with his barely-of-age pupil and friend, Ettore.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Gianni Amelio, Edoardo Petti
Written by
Gianni Amelio, Edoardo Petti, Federico Fava
Produced by
Beppe Caschetto, Simone Gattoni
Music by
Nicola Piovani

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Facts

September 8, 2022 · 2 h 14 min · Strong Language, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 8, 2022
Runtime
2 h 14 min
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Italian
Also spoken
Russian
Made in
Italy
Box office
$2 million
Available in
20 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Lord of the Ants?"

Questions about Lord of the Ants

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lord of the Ants?

It streams in 20 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Lord of the Ants worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 70%).

Is Lord of the Ants plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Lord of the Ants good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Lord of the Ants in English?

ItalianRussian

No, it was made in Italian, with some Russian.