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Ötökän elämää

Original title: A Bug's Life
  • 19981998
  • K-8K-8
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
292K
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POPULARITY
1,154
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Denis Leary, David Foley, Hayden Panettiere, and Joe Ranft in Ötökän elämää (1998)
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A misfit ant, looking for "warriors" to save his colony from greedy grasshoppers, recruits a group of bugs that turn out to be an inept circus troupe.A misfit ant, looking for "warriors" to save his colony from greedy grasshoppers, recruits a group of bugs that turn out to be an inept circus troupe.A misfit ant, looking for "warriors" to save his colony from greedy grasshoppers, recruits a group of bugs that turn out to be an inept circus troupe.

IMDb RATING
7.2/10
292K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,154
6
  • Directors
    • John Lasseter
    • Andrew Stanton(co-director)
  • Writers
    • John Lasseter(original story by)
    • Andrew Stanton(original story by)
    • Joe Ranft(original story by)
  • Stars
    • Kevin Spacey(voice)
    • David Foley(voice)
    • Julia Louis-Dreyfus(voice)
Top credits
  • Directors
    • John Lasseter
    • Andrew Stanton(co-director)
  • Writers
    • John Lasseter(original story by)
    • Andrew Stanton(original story by)
    • Joe Ranft(original story by)
  • Stars
    • Kevin Spacey(voice)
    • David Foley(voice)
    • Julia Louis-Dreyfus(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 408User reviews
    • 125Critic reviews
    • 77Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 14 wins & 21 nominations total

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    David Foley in Ötökän elämää (1998)
    Andrew Stanton, Jordan Ranft, Brian M. Rosen, Rebecca Schneider, Francesca Marie Smith, Hannah Swanson, Russi Taylor, Travis Tedford, Ashley Tisdale, Lee Unkrich, and Jordan Warkol in Ötökän elämää (1998)
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Ötökän elämää (1998)
    David Hyde Pierce, Denis Leary, and Joe Ranft in Ötökän elämää (1998)
    Bonnie Hunt, David Hyde Pierce, Madeline Kahn, Denis Leary, David Foley, Brad Garrett, Jonathan Harris, Michael McShane, and Joe Ranft in Ötökän elämää (1998)
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    David Foley in Ötökän elämää (1998)
    Bonnie Hunt, David Foley, Brad Garrett, and Michael McShane in Ötökän elämää (1998)
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Ötökän elämää (1998)
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    Top cast

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    Kevin Spacey
    Kevin Spacey
    • Hopper
    • (voice)
    David Foley
    David Foley
    • Flik
    • (voice)
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    • Atta
    • (voice)
    Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere
    • Dot
    • (voice)
    Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller
    • Queen
    • (voice)
    Richard Kind
    Richard Kind
    • Molt
    • (voice)
    David Hyde Pierce
    David Hyde Pierce
    • Slim
    • (voice)
    Joe Ranft
    Joe Ranft
    • Heimlich
    • (voice)
    Denis Leary
    Denis Leary
    • Francis
    • (voice)
    Jonathan Harris
    Jonathan Harris
    • Manny
    • (voice)
    Madeline Kahn
    Madeline Kahn
    • Gypsy Moth
    • (voice)
    Bonnie Hunt
    Bonnie Hunt
    • Rosie
    • (voice)
    Michael McShane
    Michael McShane
    • Tuck
    • (voice)
    • …
    John Ratzenberger
    John Ratzenberger
    • P.T. Flea
    • (voice)
    Brad Garrett
    Brad Garrett
    • Dim
    • (voice)
    Roddy McDowall
    Roddy McDowall
    • Mr. Soil
    • (voice)
    Edie McClurg
    Edie McClurg
    • Dr. Flora
    • (voice)
    Alex Rocco
    Alex Rocco
    • Thorny
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • John Lasseter
      • Andrew Stanton(co-director)
    • Writers
      • John Lasseter(original story by)
      • Andrew Stanton(original story by) (screenplay by)
      • Joe Ranft(original story by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the bloopers shown at the end of the film, Princess Atta is shown cracking up during her scene with Hopper, ruining take after take until Hopper goes to his trailer in frustration. This is a spoof of Julia Louis-Dreyfus being known to do the same.
    • Goofs
      The bird that captures Hopper feeds him to her chicks whole. In the real world, mother birds chew up and regurgitate food for their chicks, as their stomachs are not developed enough for solid foods.
    • Quotes

      Hopper: First rule of leadership: Everything is your fault.

    • Crazy credits
      Filmed entirely on location.
    • Alternate versions
      "A Bug's Life" was released theatrically in the widescreen aspect ratio of 2.39:1. The full-screen version, found on the VHS & DVD, was digitally re-rendered shot by shot, moving characters and objects closer together where necessary, to reframe and fit them into the 1.33:1 TV screen, According to Pixar more than half the movie was recomputed after changes in the camera's field of view or movement.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Meet Joe Black/I'll Be Home for Christmas/Dancing at Lughnasa/I Still Know What You Did Last Summer/Velvet Goldmine (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      La Cucaracha
      (uncredited)

      Lyrics by José Joaquín Fernández de Lizardi

      Performed by the grasshoppers

    User reviews408

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    9/10
    Funniest film in a long time
    This is a FUNNY film. It has all the usual Disney components (music, great range of characters, story, appeal), entwined with superb animation and the excellent voice talents of less well known actors as those in say "Antz" and "Price of Egypt".

    The characters work really well, and have a strong appeal, and the humour is aimed at a wide level which overcomes generational barriers. The movie is also presented in superb cinemascope format, which adds to the cinema experience.

    Call me crazy, but I have seen the film three times, and I intend on taking more friends to see it this weekend. Many skeptics have seen this film on my recommendation and not been disappointed. I work in a multiplex, and I can honestly say that no-one has ever walked out of this movie without a sense of satisfaction.

    See it, and don't be put off because it is animated. You are sure to enjoy this movie, and make sure you stay for the end credits! The bloopers and out-takes at the end are the funniest part of the film, which is packed with laughs throughout.
    helpful•51
    13
    • Ahmad-4
    • Dec 23, 1998

    FAQ1

    • Any recommendations for other movies by Pixar Animation Studios?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 19, 1999 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ett småkrypsliv
    • Filming locations
      • Pixar Animation Studios - 1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Pixar Animation Studios
      • Walt Disney Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $120,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $162,798,565
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $291,121
      • Nov 22, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $363,258,859
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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