A Bug's Life

Name: A Bug's Life
Genre: Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Released: 1998-11-25
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 7

1998 · Movie · G · 95 min · ★ 7.0 · 85% critics

FamilyAnimationAdventureComedy

A clever ant leads a colony of hard-working bugs, but their plans are disrupted when freeloading grasshoppers begin threatening them. Hoping to protect the colony, he recruits a group of mismatched warriors and rallies them for a showdown to turn the tide.

Also known as Bugs

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Details

Years: 1998
Release date: 1998-11-25
Language: English
Rated: G
Runtime: 95 min
Max quality: UHD
Critic score: 85/100
TMDB rating: 7.0/10 (9,734 votes)
Box office: $363,300,000
Budget: $120,000,000

About

A Bug's Life is a playful, family-friendly adventure with lots of colorful bugs and a tense conflict that keeps things moving; Not for you if you want sharper jokes or stronger emotional moments, and if you prefer Antz or Toy Story instead.

Pros: fun characters; strong villain; enjoyable pacing | Cons: repetitive dialogue; can feel boring; less standout emotions