A Bug's Life
“An epic of miniature proportions.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Dave Foley
Flik (voice)
Kevin Spacey
Hopper (voice)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Atta (voice)
Hayden Panettiere
Dot (voice)
Phyllis Diller
Queen (voice)
Richard Kind
Molt (voice)
David Hyde Pierce
Slim (voice)
Joe Ranft
Heimlich / Additional Voices (voice)
Denis Leary
Francis (voice)
Jonathan Harris
Manny (voice)
Madeline Kahn
Gypsy Moth (voice)
Bonnie Hunt
Rosie (voice)
Michael McShane
Tuck / Roll (voice)
John Ratzenberger
P.T. Flea (voice)
Brad Garrett
Dim (voice)
Roddy McDowall
Mr. Soil (voice)
Edie McClurg
Dr. Flora (voice)
Alex Rocco
Thorny (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hollywood, California
Festival / Special Debut
November 25, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 12, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 20, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$80M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$363.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.54x
+$283.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Lasseter
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Shaw, Don McEnery, Andrew Stanton
- Original Score
- Randy Newman
- Original Title
- A Bug's Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $80M
- Worldwide Gross
- $363.3M
- Production Studios
- Pixar
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Lasseter
Bob Shaw, Don McEnery, Andrew Stanton, Jørgen Klubien, Joe Ranft, John Lasseter
Randy Newman
Sharon Calahan
Lee Unkrich
Kevin Reher, Darla K. Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
John Lasseter
Director
Bob Shaw
Screenplay
Kevin Reher
Producer
Don McEnery
Screenplay
Andrew Stanton
Screenplay
Sharon Calahan
Director of Photography
Lee Unkrich
Editor
Darla K. Anderson
Producer
Randy Newman
Original Music Composer
William Cone
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Bug's Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Bug's Life about?
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.
Who directed A Bug's Life?
A Bug's Life was directed by John Lasseter.
Who stars in A Bug's Life?
The principal cast of A Bug's Life includes Dave Foley, Kevin Spacey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hayden Panettiere, Phyllis Diller.
When was A Bug's Life released and how long is it?
A Bug's Life was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Bug's Life?
A Bug's Life had a reported production budget of $80M and grossed $363.3M at the worldwide box office (4.54 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for A Bug's Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Bug's Life was composed by Randy Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Bug's Life?
A Bug's Life holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).