Antz (1998) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Antz
Director: Eric Darnell, Tim Johnson
Released: 1998
Duration: 83 min
Rating: 6.2

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

A neurotic worker ant in love with a rebellious princess rises to unlikely stardom when he switches places with a soldier. Signing up to march in a parade, he ends up under the command of a bloodthirsty general. But he's actually been enlisted to fight against a termite army.

Rated PG • 1998 • 1h 23m

Directed by Eric Darnell, Tim Johnson

6.2

2K+

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A cynical worker ant attempts to break free from his rigid society and unintentionally uncovers a military coup. The film is rated PG and recommended for ages 7 and up due to intense animated action, including a graphic battle against termites and various insect deaths. It also features mild adult language, social satire, and mature themes that may be too complex or frightening for very young children.

Cast

Woody Allen

Sharon Stone

Dan Aykroyd

Anne Bancroft

Danny Glover

Gene Hackman

Jane Curtin

Sylvester Stallone

Jennifer Lopez

Christopher Walken

John Mahoney

Paul Mazursky

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Is Antz appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Antz

Sex Moderate 3/10

Violence Strong 6/10

Language None 0/10

Substances Moderate 3/10

Themes Strong 6/10

What happens in Antz, moment by moment

0:22 🍷 Substances 3/10
0:27 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
0:34 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10

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Sex and nudity in Antz

Mild. A romance and some mild innuendo aimed at adults.

Violence and gore in Antz

Moderate. A brutal war sequence against termites with on-screen insect deaths, plus a tense flood-and-battle climax. Surprisingly intense for a kids' film.

Language in Antz

Mild. A few mild words.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Antz

Mild. Bar drinking.

Mature themes in Antz

Individuality versus conformity, free will, and standing up to authoritarian leaders. Smarter and more adult-skewing than its bug-movie premise suggests.

Scary moments in Antz

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Antz yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Is Antz appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Antz is best for ages 7+. It's rated PG. A cynical worker ant attempts to break free from his rigid society and unintentionally uncovers a military coup. The film is rated PG and recommended for ages 7 and up due to intense animated action, including a graphic…

What age rating does Antz have?

Antz is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.

What is Antz about?

Is there sex or nudity in Antz?

Mild. A romance and some mild innuendo aimed at adults.

How violent is Antz?

Moderate. A brutal war sequence against termites with on-screen insect deaths, plus a tense flood-and-battle climax. Surprisingly intense for a kids' film.

Is the language in Antz appropriate for kids?

Mild. A few mild words.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Antz?

Mild. Bar drinking.

What mature themes appear in Antz?

Individuality versus conformity, free will, and standing up to authoritarian leaders. Smarter and more adult-skewing than its bug-movie premise suggests.

How long is Antz?

Antz runs 83 minutes, directed by Eric Darnell, Tim Johnson, released in 1998.

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