King of the Ants
“They wanted a Fall Guy. They created a Monster.”
Synopsis
A young drifter, struggling to makes ends meet, accepts a job to kill a prominent accountant. When he isn't paid for the hit, revenge is now his path.
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Chris L. McKenna
Sean Crawley
Kari Wührer
Susan Gatley
George Wendt
Duke Wayne
Daniel Baldwin
Ray Mathews
Vernon Wells
Beckett
Lionel Mark Smith
Carl
Timm Sharp
George
Carissa Kosta
Maureen
Briana Beghi
Maureen's Daughter
Carlie Westerman
Catlin Gatley
Ian Patrick Williams
Tony
Antoine Joseph
Drooling Idiot
Shuko Akune
Meade Park
Steve Heller
Gary
Ken 'Bam Bam' Johnson Jr.
Apartment Kid
Ron Livingston
Eric Gatley (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantastisk Filmfestival Copenhagen
Festival / Special Debut
April 27, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Gordon
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Higson
- Original Score
- Bobby Johnston
- Original Title
- King of the Ants
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Hecht Co., Red Hen Productions, Anthill Productions, The Asylum
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Gordon
Charlie Higson
Bobby Johnston
Mac Ahlberg
David Michael Latt
Duffy Hecht, David Michael Latt, David Rimawi, Sherri Strain
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Gordon
Director
Charlie Higson
Screenplay
Mac Ahlberg
Director of Photography
Duffy Hecht
Producer
David Michael Latt
Producer
David Michael Latt
Editor
Georges Moes
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About King of the Ants
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King of the Ants about?
A young drifter, struggling to makes ends meet, accepts a job to kill a prominent accountant. When he isn't paid for the hit, revenge is now his path.
Who directed King of the Ants?
King of the Ants was directed by Stuart Gordon.
Who stars in King of the Ants?
The principal cast of King of the Ants includes Chris L. McKenna, Kari Wührer, George Wendt, Daniel Baldwin, Vernon Wells.
When was King of the Ants released and how long is it?
King of the Ants was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for King of the Ants?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King of the Ants was composed by Bobby Johnston.
Is King of the Ants based on a book or true story?
King of the Ants is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charlie Higson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for King of the Ants?
King of the Ants holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).