The Ant Bully

2006

The Ant Bully

Critics Consensus

Sometimes inventive and witty, this animated adventure into an ant-sized world is a pleasant diversion.

62%

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"The Ant Bully" tells a witty and heartwarming story about a 10-year-old boy who embarks on a remarkable journey. New in town, friendless and tormented by a neighborhood bully, young Lucas Nickle has been taking out his frustration on the innocent ant hill in his yard. But one day the ants retaliate. Using a magic potion, they shrink Lucas down to ant size and sentence him to live like an ant in their colony. In this strange new world Lucas will learn important lessons about friendship, get a whole new perspective on life and ultimately find the courage to stand up for himself.

Cast

Julia Roberts
as Hova
Nicolas Cage
as Zoc
Meryl Streep
as Queen Ant
Paul Giamatti
as Stan Beals
Zach Tyler
as Lucas Nickle
Regina King
as Kreela
Bruce Campbell
as Fugax
Lily Tomlin
as Mommo
Cheri Oteri
as Doreen Nickle
Larry Miller
as Fred Nickle
Allison Mack
as Tiffany Nickle
Austin Majors
as Blue Teammate
Ricardo Montalban
as Head Of Council
Myles Jeffrey
as Steve
Jake T. Austin
as Nicky
Rob Paulsen
as Beetle
S. Scott Bullock
as Wasp Survivor
Mark DeCarlo
as Fly
Frank Welker
as Spindle/Frog/Caterpillar
Laraine Newman
as Ant Mom No. 1
Paul Greenberg
as Sleeping Ant #1
David Kaye
as Wrangler Ant
Alfred Jackson
as Slacker Ant
Denzel Whitaker
as Albert
Casey Masamitsu
as Shigeko
Bryan Fabian
as Fernando
Creagen Dow
as Mullet Boy
Jake Goldberg
as Red Teammate #1
Keith Alcorn
as Soldier Ant #3, Pupa, Ant #18
John A. Davis
as Ant #19
Tom Kenny
as Drone Ant
Sarah Mensinga
as Mother Ant
Nika Futterman
as Ant #7
Scott Holst
as Ant #3
Susan Silo
as Ant #4
Paul Rugg
as Ant #5
Larry Cedar
as Ant #8
Nicole Sullivan
as Ant #9
Candi Milo
as Nurse Ant #3
Nissa Alcorn
as Billo
Patrick Fraley
as Ant Council #1
Tyler James Williams
as Blue Teammate #1
Jared Goldsmith
as Red Teammate #2
Jaishon Fisher
as Blue Teammate #4
Aaron Michael Drozin
as Blue Teammate #5
Max Burkholder
as Blue Teammate #6
Sam Green
as Red Teammate #3
Colin Ford
as Red Teammate #4
Kendall Sanders
as Red Teammate #5
Shane Baumel
as Red Teammate #6
Neil Ross
as Wasp #5
Bob Joles
as Wasp #2
Wally Wingert
as Wasp #3
Leon Morenzie
as Wasp #4
Jonathan Teague Cook
as Wasp #6
Ken Mitchroney
as Wasp #8
Sean Donnellan
as Soldier Ant #1
Tress MacNeille
as Old Council Ant
Richard Green
as Wasp Leader
Don Frye
as Soldier Ant
Clive Robertson
as Hova's Wasp
Earl Boen
as Old Wizard Ant
Billy West
as Ant Dad #2
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Audience Reviews for The Ant Bully

  • Apr 09, 2012
    Boring, Only wanted to watch it because of Julia and Meryl, total bomb
    Sylvester K Super Reviewer
  • Dec 02, 2011
    Stupid in my opinion, really not even a time waster.
    Bradley W Super Reviewer
  • Sep 13, 2011
    Could have been more clever if it wasn't for any corny dialogue and a slightly lacking storyline, but it does stand out with decent animation and witty humor.
    Max G Super Reviewer
  • Jul 31, 2011
    Stupid in my opinion, really not even a time waster.
    Jim C Super Reviewer
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