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6.2 / 10(4,875 votes)IMDbPG19981h 23m$171.8M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Antz

“See the world from a whole new perspective.”

Synopsis

A neurotic worker ant in love with a rebellious princess rises to unlikely stardom when he switches places with a soldier. Signing up to march in a parade, he ends up under the command of a bloodthirsty general. But he's actually been enlisted to fight against a termite army.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2010-12-07

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Toronto International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

October 2, 1998

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Digital Streaming Debut

August 1, 2014

VOD & Digital Platforms

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

February 9, 1999

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.86x ROI)

Production Budget

$60M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$171.8M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.86x

+$111.8M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $60MWorldwide: $171.8M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Eric Darnell, Tim Johnson
Screenplay & Story
Paul Weitz, Todd Alcott, Chris Weitz
Original Score
John Powell, Harry Gregson-Williams
Original Title
Antz
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Spanish
Runtime
1h 23m
Production Budget
$60M
Worldwide Gross
$171.8M
Production Studios
Pacific Data Images, DreamWorks Animation, DreamWorks Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Eric Darnell, Tim Johnson

Screenplay & Story

Paul Weitz, Todd Alcott, Chris Weitz, Catherine Dingman, Mike Cachuela, Zak Penn, Randy Cartwright

Original Score & Music

John Powell, Harry Gregson-Williams

Film Editing

Stan Webb

Producers

Patty Wooton, Bradford Lewis, Aron Warner, Carl Rosendahl, Penney Finkelman Cox

Department Leadership Roster

Paul Weitz

Paul Weitz

Screenplay

Todd Alcott

Screenplay

Eric Darnell

Eric Darnell

Director

Patty Wooton

Producer

Chris Weitz

Chris Weitz

Screenplay

Bradford Lewis

Bradford Lewis

Producer

Aron Warner

Aron Warner

Producer

Tim Johnson

Tim Johnson

Director

Stan Webb

Editor

John Powell

John Powell

Original Music Composer

Harry Gregson-Williams

Harry Gregson-Williams

Original Music Composer

John Bell

Production Design

Ken Bielenberg

Ken Bielenberg

Visual Effects Supervisor

Philippe Gluckman

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Antz.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Antz

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Antz about?

A neurotic worker ant in love with a rebellious princess rises to unlikely stardom when he switches places with a soldier. Signing up to march in a parade, he ends up under the command of a bloodthirsty general. But he's actually been enlisted to fight against a termite army.

Who directed Antz?

Antz was directed by Eric Darnell, Tim Johnson.

Who stars in Antz?

The principal cast of Antz includes Woody Allen, Sharon Stone, Dan Aykroyd, Anne Bancroft, Danny Glover.

When was Antz released and how long is it?

Antz was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.

What was the box office and production budget of Antz?

Antz had a reported production budget of $60M and grossed $171.8M at the worldwide box office (2.86 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for Antz?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Antz was composed by John Powell, Harry Gregson-Williams.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Antz?

Antz holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).