A Bug's Life

Name: A Bug's Life
Director: John Lasseter
Genre: Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Released: 1998-01-01
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Dave Foley, Kevin Spacey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hayden Panettiere, Phyllis Diller

1998Dir. John Lasseter1h 35m

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Runtime1h 35m

Released1998

Budget$80M

Box office$363.3M

DirectorJohn Lasseter

About This Movie

A Bug's Life is a delightful mix of adventure and humor, with a unique take on the classic hero's journey. The animation is lush, vibrant—Pixar really knew how to breathe life into those tiny characters. Flik is a wonderfully quirky protagonist, and the voice cast, including Dave Foley and Kevin Spacey, adds a lot of charm. The pacing is solid, balancing the lighthearted moments with the tension of battling the grasshoppers. Plus, the film cleverly tackles themes of community and standing up for oneself, which gives it a bit more depth than one might expect. It's not just a kids' movie; there's a lot to appreciate in the craftsmanship and storytelling here.

Released on November 25, 1998, by Pixar Animation Studios.Features innovative CGI that was groundbreaking for the time.Directed by John Lasseter, known for his storytelling prowess.Won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 1999.