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DirectorJohn A. Davis
Runtime1h 29m · PG
GenresAdventure · Animation · Comedy · Family · Fantasy
Release2006-07-28
Film
The Ant Bully
2006· PG· 1h 29m· Adventure· Animation· Comedy· Family· Fantasy
“The battle for the lawn is on.”
In "The Ant Bully," 10-year-old Lucas Nickle, a victim of neighborhood bullying, exacts revenge on an ant colony, only to be downsized to their scale by a magical potion. Trapped and deemed a criminal, Lucas must earn his freedom by assimilating into ant society, a microcosm of human society where cooperation and resilience define survival. Through this peculiar lens, the film critiques power dynamics and redemption, offering a whimsical yet pointed commentary on the nature of justice and empathy.
2006-07-28
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Key Crew
DirectorJohn A. Davis
WriterJohn A. Davis
ProducerGary Goetzman
Director of PhotographyKen Mitchroney
Original Music ComposerJohn Debney
EditorJon Price
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Details
Released2006-07-28
Runtime1h 29m · PG
StatusReleased
StudiosDNA Productions · Playtone · Legendary Pictures
Budget$50M
Box office$55M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating5.8/10 · 1486 votes
Original languageen
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