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A Bug's Life 1998

“An epic of miniature proportions.”

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What is A Bug's Life?

A Bug’s Life is a 1998 American animated comedy produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. The film was released in the United States on November 25, 1998 and runs for one hour and thirty‑five minutes.

Type
Film
Year
1998
Status
Released
Runtime
95 minutes
Release date
Nov 25, 1998
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Pixar
Budget
$80,000,000
Revenue
$363,258,859
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
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Overview

A Bug’s Life is a 1998 American animated comedy produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. The film was released in the United States on November 25, 1998 and runs for one hour and thirty‑five minutes. It is classified as an adventure, animation, comedy and family picture and was directed by John Lasseter. The screenplay was written by Andrew Stanton, Donald McEnery and Bob Shaw, based on a story conceived by Lasseter, Stanton and Joe Ranft. The narrative follows an inventive ant named Flik who, on behalf of “oppressed

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Should you watch it?

“An inventive ant recruits warrior bugs to defend his colony from a group of grasshoppers.”

Reasons to watch
  • creative animation
  • engaging story
Keep in mind
  • animated style may not appeal to all

Watch it if you enjoy animated adventures featuring insect characters.

The film is suitable for general audiences.

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Who is the protagonist?

The protagonist is an inventive ant named Flik.

Who is the antagonist?

The antagonist is a grasshopper named Hopper.

What is the central conflict?

Flik attempts to defend his ant colony from a group of freeloading grasshoppers.

What is Flik's role in the colony?

Flik is an inventive ant.

Who leads the grasshoppers?

The grasshoppers are led by Hopper.