Empire of the Ants
1977, English. Directed by Bert I. Gordon.
For they shall inherit the earth... sooner than you think!
A Florida real estate developer and her captain lure investors to a property in the Everglades called Dreamland Shores, under false pretenses that the swampland will soon be developed. After the group arrives on a small island, they find it has been overrun by giant mutated ants, brought on by the dumping of toxic waste in the area.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Empire of the Ants is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Bert I. GordonDirector
- Joan CollinsMarilyn Fryser
- Robert LansingDan Stokely
- John David CarsonJoe Morrison
- Albert SalmiSheriff Art Kincade
- Jacqueline ScottMargaret Ellis
- Pamela Susan ShoopCoreen Bradford
- Robert PineLarry Graham
- Edward PowerCharlie Pearson
- Brooke PalanceChristine Graham
- Tom FaddenSam Russell
- Irene TedrowVelma Thompson
- Harry HolcombeHarry Thompson
Details
- Released
- 29 June 1977
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- H. G. Wells, Jack Turley
- Budget
- $500K
- Box office
- $2.5M
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What Empire of the Ants is based on
Empire of the Ants is based on Empire of the Ants, a 1905 novel by H. G. Wells.
Novel · 1905
Empire of the Ants
By H. G. Wells
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Empire of the Ants: quick answers
Is Empire of the Ants worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.9/10 from 137 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Empire of the Ants?
Empire of the Ants runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Empire of the Ants have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Empire of the Ants. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Empire of the Ants parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Empire of the Ants is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Empire of the Ants on?
Empire of the Ants is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Empire of the Ants?
If you liked Empire of the Ants, try Phase IV, Them!, The Meg.
Who directed Empire of the Ants?
Empire of the Ants (1977) was directed by Bert I. Gordon and stars Joan Collins, Robert Lansing, John David Carson.
What is Empire of the Ants based on?
Empire of the Ants is based on Empire of the Ants, a 1905 novel by H. G. Wells.