The Ant Bully
2006, English. Directed by John A. Davis.
The battle for the lawn is on.
Fed up with being targeted by the neighborhood bully, 10-year-old Lucas Nickle vents his frustrations on the anthill in his front yard ... until the insects shrink him to the size of a bug with a magic elixir. Convicted of "crimes against the colony," Lucas can only regain his freedom by living with the ants and learning their ways.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch The Ant Bully
The Ant Bully is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- John A. DavisDirector
- Zach Tyler EisenLucas Nickle (voice)
- Julia RobertsHova (voice)
- Meryl StreepQueen (voice)
- Nicolas CageZoc (voice)
- Paul GiamattiStan Beals (voice)
- Bruce CampbellFugax (voice)
- Regina KingKreela (voice)
- Lily TomlinMommo (voice)
- Larry MillerFred Nickle (voice)
- Cheri OteriDoreen Nickle (voice)
- Ricardo MontalbanHead of Council (voice)
- Myles JeffreySteve (voice)
Details
- Released
- 20 October 2006
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John A. Davis
- Budget
- $50M
- Box office
- $55M
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What The Ant Bully is based on
The Ant Bully is based on The Ant Bully (1999) by John Nickle.
1999
The Ant Bully
By John Nickle
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The Ant Bully: quick answers
Is The Ant Bully worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 1,516 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Ant Bully?
The Ant Bully runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does The Ant Bully have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Ant Bully. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Ant Bully parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Ant Bully is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Ant Bully on?
The Ant Bully is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ant Bully?
If you liked The Ant Bully, try My Little Pony: A New Generation, Orion and the Dark, The Care Bears Movie.
Who directed The Ant Bully?
The Ant Bully (2006) was directed by John A. Davis and stars Zach Tyler Eisen, Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep.
What is The Ant Bully based on?
The Ant Bully is based on The Ant Bully (1999) by John Nickle.