The Grasshopper and the Ants
1934, English. Directed by Wilfred Jackson.
A grasshopper learns a lesson about hard work.
As in the classic fable, the grasshopper plays his fiddle and lives for the moment, while the industrious ants squirrel away massive amounts of food for the winter. With his song, he's able to convince at least one small ant until the queen arrives and scares him back to work. The queen warns the grasshopper of the trouble he'll be in, come winter. Winter comes, and the grasshopper, near starvation, stumbles across the ants, who are having a full-on feast in their snug little tree. They take him in and warm him up. The queen tells him only those who work can eat so he must play for them. Written by Jon Reeves
- Runtime
- 0h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 132 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Grasshopper and the Ants
The Grasshopper and the Ants is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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Details
- Released
- 10 February 1934
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William Cottrell, Pinto Colvig, Joe Grant
- Budget
- $22K
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What The Grasshopper and the Ants is based on
The Grasshopper and the Ants is based on The Ants and the Grasshopper by Aesop.
The Ants and the Grasshopper
By Aesop
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The Grasshopper and the Ants: quick answers
Is The Grasshopper and the Ants worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 132 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Grasshopper and the Ants?
The Grasshopper and the Ants runs 8 minutes (0h 8m).
Does The Grasshopper and the Ants have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Grasshopper and the Ants. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Grasshopper and the Ants parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Grasshopper and the Ants is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Grasshopper and the Ants on?
The Grasshopper and the Ants is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Grasshopper and the Ants?
If you liked The Grasshopper and the Ants, try The Wise Little Hen, Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day, Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales.
Who directed The Grasshopper and the Ants?
The Grasshopper and the Ants (1934) was directed by Wilfred Jackson and stars Pinto Colvig, Dorothy Compton.
What is The Grasshopper and the Ants based on?
The Grasshopper and the Ants is based on The Ants and the Grasshopper by Aesop.