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The Grasshopper and the Ant

1954Movie10 min

Animation
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

A nostalgic, wholesome animated movie.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or suspense.

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Story

A musical Grasshopper continues to play his violin while the Ant works hard to prepare for the winter. Later as winter arrives Grasshopper realizes he is not ready for winter and falls ill.

Feels like

  • Classic Fable Adaptation
  • Golden Age Animation
  • Musical Comedy
  • Moral Lesson on Industry
  • Nostalgic Short Film
  • Whimsical Character Design
  • Charming Visual Style
  • Simple Narrative Structure

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Directed by
Lotte Reiniger
Written by
Lotte Reiniger, Jean de la Fontaine

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Facts

January 1, 1954 · 10 min · Animation, Fantasy

Released
January 1, 1954
Runtime
10 min
Genres
Animation, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Grasshopper and the Ant worth watching?"

Questions about The Grasshopper and the Ant

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Grasshopper and the Ant worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.7).

Is The Grasshopper and the Ant okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Grasshopper and the Ant?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with philosophical at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is The Grasshopper and the Ant plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (4 of 10) and character depth (3 of 10) more than on its plot.