The Ant Bully (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2006, The Ant Bully is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by John A. Davis, running about 88 minutes. “The battle for the lawn is on.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fed up with being targeted by the neighborhood bully, 10-year-old Lucas Nickle vents his frustrations on the anthill in his front yard ... until the insects shrink him to the size of a bug with a magic elixir. Convicted of "crimes against the colony," Lucas can only regain his freedom by living with the ants and learning their ways.
Who’s in it. The Ant Bully stars Julia Roberts as Hova (voice), Meryl Streep as Queen (voice), Nicolas Cage as Zoc (voice) and Paul Giamatti as Stan Beals (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Ant Bully has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $55.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Ant Bully page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ant Bully tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ant Bully (2006)?
- In US, The Ant Bully is available to 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 The Ant Bully worth watching?
- The Ant Bully holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ant Bully?
- The Ant Bully stars Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, Nicolas Cage, Paul Giamatti and Bruce Campbell.
- When was The Ant Bully released?
- The Ant Bully was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.