Antboy
“Superheroes come in all sizes”
Synopsis
12-year-old Pelle accidentally gets bitten by an ant and develops unimaginable superpowers. With help from his friend, comic book nerd Wilhelm, Pelle creates a secret identity as the superhero Antboy. Slowly things start to happen in the surburban community, and when a scary and crazy supervillain, Flea, enters the scene, Antboy must step up to the challenge. The first Danish superhero-movie. Based on the books by Kenneth Bøgh Andersen.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Antboy Official Trailer #1 (2013) - Danish Superhero Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-14
Top Cast
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Oscar Dietz
Antboy / Pelle Nøhrman
Amalie Kruse Jensen
Ida
Samuel Ting Graf
Wilhelm
Nicolas Bro
Flea / Dr. Gæmelkrå
Cecilie Alstrup Tarp
Amanda
Marcuz Jess Petersen
Allan
Johannes Jeffries Sørensen
Mark
Lærke Winther
Mother
Frank Thiel
Father
Thomas Voss
Carsten
Caspar Phillipson
Mr. Sommersted
Nicoline Melbye Andreassen
Little Girl
Jonas Schmidt
School Photographer
Nanna Schaumburg-Müller
Pelle's Teacher
Aske Bang
Bag Thief
Jakob Bjerregaard Engmann
School Officer
Thomas Hwan
Reporter
Elsebeth Steentoft
Mrs. Gæmelkrå
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 30, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ask Hasselbalch
- Screenplay & Story
- Torbjørn Rafn, Nikolaj Arcel, Anders Ølholm
- Original Score
- Peter Peter
- Original Title
- Antboy
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Nimbus Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ask Hasselbalch
Torbjørn Rafn, Nikolaj Arcel, Anders Ølholm
Peter Peter
Niels Reedtz Johansen
My Thordal, Peter Brandt
Eva Jakobsen, Lea Løbger, Keld Reinicke, Bo Ehrhardt, Birgitte Hald
Department Leadership Roster
Anders Ølholm
Writer
Ask Hasselbalch
Director
Eva Jakobsen
Producer
Lea Løbger
Producer
Niels Reedtz Johansen
Director of Photography
My Thordal
Editor
Peter Brandt
Editor
Nikolaj Danielsen
Production Design
M. Wan Sputnick
Production Design
Louize Nissen
Costume Design
Peter Peter
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Antboy
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What is Antboy about?
12-year-old Pelle accidentally gets bitten by an ant and develops unimaginable superpowers. With help from his friend, comic book nerd Wilhelm, Pelle creates a secret identity as the superhero Antboy. Slowly things start to happen in the surburban community, and when a scary and crazy supervillain, Flea, enters the scene, Antboy must step up to the challenge. The first Danish superhero-movie. Based on the books by Kenneth Bøgh Andersen.
Who directed Antboy?
Antboy was directed by Ask Hasselbalch.
Who stars in Antboy?
The principal cast of Antboy includes Oscar Dietz, Amalie Kruse Jensen, Samuel Ting Graf, Nicolas Bro, Cecilie Alstrup Tarp.
When was Antboy released and how long is it?
Antboy was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Antboy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Antboy was composed by Peter Peter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Antboy?
Antboy holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).