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Antz (1998)

Film · 1h 23m · Rated PG

Animation, Comedy, Family

A neurotic ant finds whimsical adventure and true love while navigating a world of soldier ants and class struggle.

Campy and uplifting, with dry wit. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Netflix.

Antz parents guide

Mild language and nothing scary, about what a PG should carry.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
No gore
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byEric Darnell, Tim Johnson
StarringWoody Allen, Sharon Stone, Dan Aykroyd, Anne Bancroft, Danny Glover, Gene Hackman

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