Insect (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2018, Insect is a comedy, drama and animation film directed by Jan Švankmajer, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. The Dung Beetle is late, the Parasite is asleep and Mrs Larva is more interested in her knitting than the director’s instructions. It’s clear: this amateur theatre company has a long way to go before they can perform their version of The Insect Play, a famous satirical work from 1922 by the brothers Karel and Josef Čapek which features insects with decidedly human traits: greed, egocentrism, jealousy.
Who’s in it. Insect stars Jan Budař as Václav, Jiří Lábus as Dung Beetle, Norbert Lichý as Parasite and Jaromír Dulava as Mr. Cricket, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Insect has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Insect page.
If you liked it. Fans of Insect tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Insect (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Insect change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Insect worth watching?
- Insect holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Insect?
- Insect stars Jan Budař, Jiří Lábus, Norbert Lichý, Jaromír Dulava and Kamila Magálová.
- When was Insect released?
- Insect was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.