Ant-Man (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 7.1

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Released in 2015, Ant-Man is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Peyton Reed, running about 117 minutes. “Heroes don't get any bigger.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Doctor Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

Who’s in it. Ant-Man stars Paul Rudd as Scott Lang / Ant-Man, Michael Douglas as Dr. Hank Pym, Evangeline Lilly as Hope van Dyne and Bobby Cannavale as Jim Paxton, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Ant-Man has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $519.3M 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 Ant-Man page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ant-Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Ant-Man (2015)?
In US, Ant-Man 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 Ant-Man worth watching?
Ant-Man holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Ant-Man?
Ant-Man stars Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, Bobby Cannavale and Corey Stoll.
When was Ant-Man released?
Ant-Man was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.