Antboy (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2013, Antboy is a comedy, adventure and family film directed by Ask Hasselbalch, running about 76 minutes. “Superheroes come in all sizes” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 12-year-old Pelle accidentally gets bitten by an ant and develops unimaginable superpowers. With help from his friend, comic book nerd Wilhelm, Pelle creates a secret identity as the superhero Antboy. Slowly things start to happen in the surburban community, and when a scary and crazy supervillain, Flea, enters the scene, Antboy must step up to the challenge. The first Danish superhero-movie. Based on the books by Kenneth Bøgh Andersen.
Who’s in it. Antboy stars Oscar Dietz as Antboy/Pelle Nøhrman, Samuel Ting Graf as Wilhelm, Nicolas Bro as Flea / Dr. Gæmelkrå and Amalie Kruse Jensen as Ida, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Antboy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Antboy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Antboy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Antboy (2013)?
- In US, Antboy is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Antboy worth watching?
- Antboy holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Antboy?
- Antboy stars Oscar Dietz, Samuel Ting Graf, Nicolas Bro, Amalie Kruse Jensen and Cecilie Alstrup Tarp.
- When was Antboy released?
- Antboy was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.