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A Bug's Life

1998·Movie
1h 35min·G
IMDb7.2Metacritic787.6Rotten Tomatoes92%73%

Where to watch

Disney+

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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Family, growing up, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout direction and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and editing

  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

An epic of miniature proportions.

On behalf of "oppressed bugs everywhere," an inventive ant named Flik hires a troupe of warrior bugs to defend his bustling colony from a horde of freeloading grasshoppers led by the evil-minded Hopper.
Whimsical Insect AdventureAnti-Authoritarian FableHeartwarming Family BondRandy Newman ScoreClassic Pixar CharmUnderdog RebellionVisual Splendor of Micro-WorldGentle Social CommentaryComfort Watch StaplePlayful Slapstick Comedy

Crew

Directed by:
Andrew Stanton, John Lasseter, B.Z. Petroff
Written by:
Andrew Stanton, Andrew Stanton, John Lasseter
Produced by:
Mickie McGowan, Mary Hidalgo, Kevin Reher
Composed by:
Randy Newman, Randy Newman, Gary Rydstrom

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about A Bug's Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Bug's Life legally?

Disney+

A Bug's Life is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Bug's Life worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Bug's Life rated?

GViolence

It's rated G in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is A Bug's Life?

1 h 35 min

A Bug's Life runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Bug's Life?

Critics85
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate A Bug's Life higher (85) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was A Bug's Life a box office hit?

Budget$80 million
Box office$363 million

Yes. It cost about $80 million to make and earned $363 million worldwide, 4.5 times its budget.

What language is A Bug's Life in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Bug's Life?

87ADAEALARATAUBABEBGBOBRBZCACH+73

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Bug's Life in 87 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Bug's Life use?

No-SellScout-OutBurping ContestPrivacy by DistractionThrown from the ZeppelinHypocriteDecomposite CharacterRoar Before BeatingCountry MouseComically Missing the PointLineage LadderJerkass Has a Pointand 303 more

TV Tropes lists 315 storytelling tropes for A Bug's Life, including No-Sell, Scout-Out, Burping Contest.