Ant-Man
A charming thief becomes a miniature superhero when a dangerous shrinking suit turns an impossible robbery into a world-saving mission.
Overview
A master thief must embrace his destiny to save the world with the help of a remarkable suit.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- playful
- warm
- movie night
- superhero marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film entertaining and likable, praising its comic energy and inventive scale while noting that it follows a familiar superhero formula.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Scott Lang, Hank Pym, and their allies plan and execute a heist to protect the Ant-Man technology.
Dr. Hank Pym recruits and trains Scott Lang to use the Ant-Man suit and undertake the mission.
The shrinking suit turns ants, household spaces, and everyday objects into expansive action environments.
Paul Rudd's comedic performance and the film's playful treatment of superhero danger create an unusually breezy Marvel tone.
Films like Ant-Man, and why
Guardians of the Galaxy
Shares superhero action, comic timing, mentor-protege dynamics, and a lighthearted origin-story structure.
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Combines a technologically inventive superhero premise with comedy, ensemble chemistry, and accessible high-energy action.
The Incredibles
Blends a master-thief heist framework with witty banter, escalating spectacle, and an underdog protagonist.
Ocean's Eleven
Shares a comedic heist structure, mismatched team dynamics, and playful genre entertainment built around elaborate plans.
Movie Details
- Director
- Peyton Reed
- Release Date
- 2015-07-14
- Runtime
- 117 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (21296)
Cast
- Paul Rudd
- Michael Douglas
- Evangeline Lilly
- Corey Stoll
- Bobby Cannavale
- Anthony Mackie
- Judy Greer
- Abby Ryder Fortson
- Michael Peña
- David Dastmalchian
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus, Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Ant-Man about?
- A charming thief becomes a miniature superhero when a dangerous shrinking suit turns an impossible robbery into a world-saving mission.
- What is Ant-Man like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ant-Man as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Ant-Man violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Ant-Man as mild.
- What did critics think of Ant-Man?
- Critics broadly found the film entertaining and likable, praising its comic energy and inventive scale while noting that it follows a familiar superhero formula.
- Which films are like Ant-Man?
- Films with a similar feel include Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man: Homecoming, The Incredibles, and Ocean's Eleven.
- How long is Ant-Man?
- Ant-Man runs 117 minutes.
- Where can I watch Ant-Man?
- In United States, Ant-Man streams on Disney Plus, Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel.
