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Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants (2013): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants is a 2013 adventure family film directed by Hélène Giraud and Thomas Szabo, starring John DeCantis as Man (voice) and Suzy Wilson. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $23 million worldwide.

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Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Original language
French
Studio
Nozon
After the credits
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The story

What Is Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants About?

The premise of Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A peaceful clearing is disrupted when remnants of a forgotten picnic ignite a conflict between rival ant colonies. A young ladybug finds himself unexpectedly embroiled in the battle between the black ants, led by Mandible, and the formidable red ant army commanded by the menacing Butor. He joins forces with Mandible to protect the anthill and navigate a fantastic adventure unfolding right at ground level.

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Cast & crew

Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants Cast & Characters

John DeCantis leads the cast as Man (voice), with Suzy Wilson as Woman (voice). Directed by Hélène Giraud and Thomas Szabo.

From the directors

More from Hélène Giraud and Thomas Szabo

One more film directed by Hélène Giraud and Thomas Szabo: Minuscule 2: Mandibles from Far Away.

Plot

Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants Plot Summary

What happens in Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Set in a sunlit valley in southeastern France, a family of ladybugs celebrates their first litter and prepares them for independence. The film is voiced by John DeCantis as Man and Suzy Wilson as Woman, guiding us through a rich, interconnected insect world where loyalties are tested and unlikely friendships form.

Full summary

The whole story of Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants, scene by scene

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Box office

Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants Box Office

Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants grossed $23 million worldwide.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$23M

International
$23M
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What type of insect is the main character Cox?

Details

Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants Also Known As

43 alternative titles, including “Minuscule - La vallée des fourmis perdues - 3D” and “Minuscule: Kleine Helden”.

Also known as
  • Minuscule - La vallée des fourmis perdues - 3D
  • Minuscule: Kleine Helden
  • Minuscule - Kleine Helden
  • 微观小世界: 失落的蚂蚁谷
  • Småkryp: De förlorade myrornas dal
  • Småkryp: De förlorade myrornas dal 3D
  • Kule kryp
  • Minuscule The Valley Of The Lost Ants
  • Minuscule 1 - La vallée des fourmis perdues
  • ミニスキュル~森の小さな仲間たち~
  • Minuscule Valley of the Lost Ants
  • 昆蟲LIFE秀電影版
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  • Mrňouskové - Údolí ztracených mravenců
  • Chrobáčikovia: Údolie stratených mravčekov
  • Csodabogarak - Az elveszett hangyák völgye
  • Robaczki z Zaginionej Doliny
  • Minúsculos: El valle de las hormigas perdidas
  • Букашки. Приключение в Долине муравьев
  • Minúsculos: O Vale das Formigas
  • Minisekterne - Kampen om myrernes dal
  • Småkryp: Långfilmen
  • Τοσοδούλικα: Η Κοιλάδα Των Χαμένων Μυρμηγκιών
  • Die Winzlinge - Operation Zuckerdose
  • Minuscule en de Mierenvallei
  • Minuscule - La valle delle formiche perdute
  • העמק הזעיר של הנמלים האבודות
  • 昆虫总动员:失落的蚂蚁谷
  • ミニスキュル 森の小さな仲間たち
  • Комашки: Пригода у Долині Мурах
  • Kayıp Karıncalar Vadisi
  • Minúsculos: O Filme
  • Minusculo - El valle perdido de las hormigas
  • Храбри малишан - Долина изгубљених мрава
  • Долината на изгубените мравки
  • 슈퍼미니
  • Minuskula: Zudušo skudru ieleja
  • Didžioji skruzdėlyčių karalystė
  • Minisankarit - Ruohonjuuritasolla
  • หุบเขาจิ๋วของเจ้ามด
  • Minuscules - Les Aventures de Cox
  • Minuscule: Thung Lũng Kiến
  • Hrabri mališan
  • ضئيلة∶ وادي النمل المفقود

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FAQ

Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants?

Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants released?

Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants was released on November 17, 2013.

Who directed Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants?

Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants was directed by Hélène Giraud and Thomas Szabo.

More films by Hélène Giraud

Who is in the cast of Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants?

Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants stars John DeCantis as Man (voice) and Suzy Wilson as Woman (voice).

How much did Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants make at the box office?

Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants grossed $23 million worldwide.

Does Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants have a post-credit scene?

No. Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants in?

The original language of Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants is French.

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