A misfit ant, looking for "warriors" to save his colony from greedy grasshoppers, recruits a group of bugs that turn out to be an inept circus troupe.A misfit ant, looking for "warriors" to save his colony from greedy grasshoppers, recruits a group of bugs that turn out to be an inept circus troupe.A misfit ant, looking for "warriors" to save his colony from greedy grasshoppers, recruits a group of bugs that turn out to be an inept circus troupe.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 14 wins & 21 nominations total
Kevin Spacey
- Hopper
- (voice)
Dave Foley
- Flik
- (voice)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
- Atta
- (voice)
Hayden Panettiere
- Dot
- (voice)
Phyllis Diller
- Queen
- (voice)
Richard Kind
- Molt
- (voice)
David Hyde Pierce
- Slim
- (voice)
Denis Leary
- Francis
- (voice)
Jonathan Harris
- Manny
- (voice)
Madeline Kahn
- Gypsy Moth
- (voice)
Bonnie Hunt
- Rosie
- (voice)
Michael McShane
- Tuck
- (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)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaP.T. Flea is Pixar Legend John Ratzenberger's favorite Pixar role, because "in real life, I always get a kick out of those kinds of characters, people who just go into a rage for [no] explicable reason. He was always on edge. His blood pressure was always way over the top, and everything that he did was done in a panicked state. So it was a lot of fun to play him."
- GoofsThe bird that captures Hopper feeds him to her chicks whole. In reality, mother birds chew up and regurgitate food for their chicks, as their stomachs are not developed enough for solid foods.
- Crazy creditsFilmed entirely on location.
- Alternate versions"A Bug's Life" was released theatrically in the widescreen aspect ratio of 2.39:1. The full-screen version, found on the VHS & DVD, was digitally re-rendered shot by shot, moving characters and objects closer together where necessary, to reframe and fit them into the 1.33:1 TV screen, According to Pixar more than half the movie was recomputed after changes in the camera's field of view or movement.
- SoundtracksLa Cucaracha
(uncredited)
Written by Pica Pica
Lyrics by José Joaquín Fernández de Lizardi
Performed by the grasshoppers
Featured review
This is a FUNNY film. It has all the usual Disney components (music, great range of characters, story, appeal), entwined with superb animation and the excellent voice talents of less well known actors as those in say "Antz" and "Price of Egypt".
The characters work really well, and have a strong appeal, and the humour is aimed at a wide level which overcomes generational barriers. The movie is also presented in superb cinemascope format, which adds to the cinema experience.
Call me crazy, but I have seen the film three times, and I intend on taking more friends to see it this weekend. Many skeptics have seen this film on my recommendation and not been disappointed. I work in a multiplex, and I can honestly say that no-one has ever walked out of this movie without a sense of satisfaction.
See it, and don't be put off because it is animated. You are sure to enjoy this movie, and make sure you stay for the end credits! The bloopers and out-takes at the end are the funniest part of the film, which is packed with laughs throughout.
The characters work really well, and have a strong appeal, and the humour is aimed at a wide level which overcomes generational barriers. The movie is also presented in superb cinemascope format, which adds to the cinema experience.
Call me crazy, but I have seen the film three times, and I intend on taking more friends to see it this weekend. Many skeptics have seen this film on my recommendation and not been disappointed. I work in a multiplex, and I can honestly say that no-one has ever walked out of this movie without a sense of satisfaction.
See it, and don't be put off because it is animated. You are sure to enjoy this movie, and make sure you stay for the end credits! The bloopers and out-takes at the end are the funniest part of the film, which is packed with laughs throughout.
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official sites
- Language
- Also known as
- Bichos: una aventura en miniatura
- Filming locations
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $120,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $162,798,565
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $291,121
- Nov 22, 1998
- Gross worldwide
- $363,258,859
- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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