Ants (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1977, Ants is a thriller, drama, horror and tv movie film directed by Robert Scheerer, running about 95 minutes. “They'll Make Your Nightmares Come True.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lakeside resort comes under attack by a seemingly infinite hoard of flesh-eating ants.
Who’s in it. Ants stars Robert Foxworth as Mike Carr, Lynda Day George as Valerie Adams, Gerald Gordon as Tony Fleming and Bernie Casey as Vince, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Ants has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ants page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ants tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ants (1977)?
- In US, Ants is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ants worth watching?
- Ants holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ants?
- Ants stars Robert Foxworth, Lynda Day George, Gerald Gordon, Bernie Casey and Barry Van Dyke.
- When was Ants released?
- Ants was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.