Antz (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Antz is a 1998 animated comedy directed by Eric Darnell and Tim Johnson, starring Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman and Sylvester Stallone. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes and earned $171.8 million worldwide on a $105 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Special Visual Effects at the BAFTA 1999. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10. Stream it on Netflix, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Directors
- Eric Darnell and Tim Johnson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- DreamWorks Distribution
- Budget
- $105M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Antz About?
The premise of Antz without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a thriving underground ant colony, Z, a creative and individualistic worker ant, questions his place and longs for something more. He finds himself unexpectedly caught up in a dangerous situation involving Princess Bala and the power-hungry General Mandible, who threatens the colony’s existence. Z must overcome daunting obstacles and challenge established norms as he fights to protect his community and discovers his own courage and purpose along the way.
Antz Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- talking insect
- ant
- central park manhattan new york city
- dreamworks animation
- cg animation
- stand alone movie without sequel
- individuality
- hero
- kidnapping
- anthropomorphic insect
- rebellion
- authoritarianism
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- rescue
- dancing
- fighting the system
- anti conformity
- good versus evil
- profanity
- mastiff
- leash
- collar
- muzzle
- harness
- tire tracks
- devotion
- one word title
- male protagonist
- animal in title
- dreamworks
- arranged marriage
- pickaxe
- insect in title
- furry
- slimehouse
- shrekcore
- underwater scene
- anxiety
- idealism
- flying ant
- buddy comedy
- animals family
- neo screwball comedy
- north american animation
- bootleg
- 3d animation
- character says 'i can't feel my legs'
- anticonformism
- conformism
- individualism
- drunk
Where to Watch Antz
Stream it on Netflix, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Antz Cast
Sharon Stone leads the cast, with Gene Hackman and Sylvester Stallone. Directed by Eric Darnell and Tim Johnson; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Eric Darnell - Co-director Tim Johnson
Antz Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Antz 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 92% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 52%
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 62% User score
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Antz Plot Summary
What happens in Antz from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Loosely inspired by Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, this animated tale unfolds over four days within an ant colony nestled in Central Park, New York City. The story’s central character, Z, or Z-4195, is a neurotic and unique worker ant craving the chance to express his individuality in a society where conformity reigns supreme. Z’s close companions include the fellow worker ant Azteca and a soldier ant named Weaver.
Full summary
The whole story of Antz, scene by scene
Antz Box Office & Budget
Antz grossed $171.8 million worldwide on a $105 million budget, 1.6 times what it cost. $90.8 million came from the US and Canada and $81 million (47%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$171.8M
1.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $90.8M
- International
- $81M
- Budget
- $105M
Antz Awards & Nominations
Antz earned 1 award nomination, including Best Special Visual Effects at the BAFTA 1999.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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BAFTA 1999 1 nomination- Nominated Best Special Visual Effects
Antz Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer Trailer
- Trailer Antz Trailer (1998) - Scope - Stereo - UHD
How Well Do You Know Antz?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Z's main aspiration in the movie?
Antz Also Known As
42 alternative titles, including “FormigaZ” and “Zipelgad”.
- Also known as
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- FormigaZ
- Zipelgad
- Antz - Muurahaizet
- Chianchvelebi
- Mravi
- Avodut Nemalim
- Semut yang
- Mravci
- Mravljinec Z
- Antz - Was krabbelt da?
- Hormiguitas
- Hormigaz
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- Fourmiz
- Qarışqa Z
- แอ๊นซ์ เปิดโลกใบใหญ่ของนายมด
- Z la formica
- Formiga Z
- Antz (Hormigaz)
- Karınca Z
- Mravenec Z
- Муравей Антц
- Z, a hangya
- Mrówka Z
- Muurahaizet
- アンツ
- Мураха Антц
- Τα Μυρμήγκια
- Furnicuțe
- 蚁哥正传
- עבודת נמלים
- FormiguinhaZ
- 개미
- Мравката Z
- Мравци
- مورچهای به نام زی
- Mravec Z
- Skruzdėliukas Z
- 小蟻雄兵
- เปิดโลกใบใหญ่ของนายมด
- 蟻哥正傳, ჭიანჭველები
- Kiến Trúc Sư
- Formiguez
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Movies Like Antz
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Ants in the Plants, Bug Bites: An Ant’s Life and The Ant from Uncle.
Antz FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Antz, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Antz?
Antz runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Antz released?
Antz was released on October 2, 1998.
Who directed Antz?
Antz was directed by Eric Darnell and Tim Johnson.
More films by Eric Darnell Who is in the cast of Antz?
Antz stars Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman and Sylvester Stallone, among 4 credited actors.
Where can I watch Antz?
In the US, Antz is streaming on Netflix and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Antz make at the box office?
Antz grossed $171.8 million worldwide ($90.8 million domestic, $81 million international) on a budget of $105 million.
How is Antz rated?
Antz has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Was Antz nominated for any awards?
Antz received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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