The Ant Bully
"The battle for the lawn is on."
Originally released in 2006. The Ant Bully is a fantasy/adventure film. directed by John A. Davis. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Zach Tyler Eisen, Julia Roberts, and Meryl Streep
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 28, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (1,440 votes)
Budget
$50M
Production budget
Box Office
$55.2M
1.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Zach Tyler Eisen
as Lucas Nickle (voice)
Julia Roberts
as Hova (voice)
Meryl Streep
as Queen (voice)
Nicolas Cage
as Zoc (voice)
Paul Giamatti
as Stan Beals (voice)
Bruce Campbell
as Fugax (voice)
Regina King
as Kreela (voice)
Lily Tomlin
as Mommo (voice)
Larry Miller
as Fred Nickle (voice)
Cheri Oteri
as Doreen Nickle (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $50,000,000
- Revenue
- $55,200,000
Production Companies
- DNA Productions
- Playtone
- Legendary Pictures
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ant Bully 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 m...
Who directed The Ant Bully?
The Ant Bully was directed by John A. Davis.
How long is The Ant Bully?
The Ant Bully has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Ant Bully released?
The Ant Bully was released on July 28, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Ant Bully?
The main cast of The Ant Bully includes Zach Tyler Eisen, Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, Nicolas Cage, Paul Giamatti.
Is The Ant Bully worth watching?
The Ant Bully has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 1,440 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.