A Bug's Life
1998, English. Directed by John Lasseter.
An epic of miniature proportions.
On behalf of "oppressed bugs everywhere," an inventive ant named Flik hires a troupe of warrior bugs to defend his bustling colony from a horde of freeloading grasshoppers led by the evil-minded Hopper.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 10,020 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch A Bug's Life
A Bug's Life is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- John LasseterDirector
- Dave FoleyFlik (voice)
- Kevin SpaceyHopper (voice)
- Julia Louis-DreyfusAtta (voice)
- Hayden PanettiereDot (voice)
- Phyllis DillerQueen (voice)
- Richard KindMolt (voice)
- David Hyde PierceSlim (voice)
- Joe RanftHeimlich / Additional Voices (voice)
- Denis LearyFrancis (voice)
- Jonathan HarrisManny (voice)
- Madeline KahnGypsy Moth (voice)
- Bonnie HuntRosie (voice)
Details
- Released
- 25 November 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Don McEnery, Bob Shaw, Andrew Stanton
- Budget
- $80M
- Box office
- $363M
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A Bug's Life: quick answers
Is A Bug's Life worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 10,020 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Bug's Life?
A Bug's Life runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does A Bug's Life have a post-credits scene?
Yes. A Bug's Life has a scene during the credits, so don’t leave early.
A Bug's Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Bug's Life is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is A Bug's Life on?
A Bug's Life is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Bug's Life?
If you liked A Bug's Life, try Bee Movie, Flushed Away, Maya the Bee: The Honey Games.
Who directed A Bug's Life?
A Bug's Life (1998) was directed by John Lasseter and stars Dave Foley, Kevin Spacey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus.