A Bug's Life (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1998, A Bug's Life is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by John Lasseter, running about 95 minutes. “An epic presentation of miniature proportions.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On behalf of "oppressed bugs everywhere," an inventive ant named Flik hires a troupe of warrior bugs to defend his bustling colony from a horde of freeloading grasshoppers led by the evil-minded Hopper.
Who’s in it. A Bug's Life stars Dave Foley as Flik (voice), Kevin Spacey as Hopper (voice), Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Atta (voice) and Hayden Panettiere as Dot (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, A Bug's Life has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $363.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Bug's Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Bug's Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Bug's Life (1998)?
- In US, A Bug's Life is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Bug's Life worth watching?
- A Bug's Life holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Bug's Life?
- A Bug's Life stars Dave Foley, Kevin Spacey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hayden Panettiere and Phyllis Diller.
- When was A Bug's Life released?
- A Bug's Life was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.