The Grasshopper and the Ants
“A grasshopper learns a lesson about hard work.”
As in the classic fable, the grasshopper plays his fiddle and lives for the moment, while the industrious ants squirrel away massive amounts of food for the winter. With his song, he's able to convince at least one small ant until the queen arrives and scares him back to work. The queen warns the grasshopper of the trouble he'll be in, come winter. Winter comes, and the grasshopper, near starvation, stumbles across the ants, who are having a full-on feast in their snug little tree. They take him in and warm him up. The queen tells him only those who work can eat so he must play for them. Written by Jon Reeves
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About The Grasshopper and the Ants
The Grasshopper and the Ants is a 1934 English-language animation, family and music film directed by Wilfred Jackson. The cast is led by Pinto Colvig, Dorothy Compton. It has a runtime of 0h 8m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
The Grasshopper and the Ants was produced by Walt Disney Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on February 10, 1934, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Wilfred Jackson
- Writers
- William Cottrell, Pinto Colvig, Joe Grant
- Release date
- February 10, 1934
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $0 million
- Production
- Walt Disney Productions
The Grasshopper and the Ants cast & crew
The Grasshopper and the Ants was directed by Wilfred Jackson and written by William Cottrell, Pinto Colvig, and Joe Grant.
The cast features Pinto Colvig as Grasshopper (voice) and Dorothy Compton as Ant Queen (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Leigh Harline and it was produced by Walt Disney.
Is The Grasshopper and the Ants worth watching?
The Grasshopper and the Ants holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 126 ratings, a solidly received animation films.
At 0h 8m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, family, and music, The Grasshopper and the Ants is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Grasshopper and the Ants
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Cast of The Grasshopper and the Ants
Pinto Colvig
Grasshopper (voice)
Dorothy Compton
Ant Queen (voice)
The Grasshopper and the Ants — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Grasshopper and the Ants in United States?
The Grasshopper and the Ants is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is The Grasshopper and the Ants on Disney Plus?
Yes — The Grasshopper and the Ants is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is The Grasshopper and the Ants in?
The Grasshopper and the Ants is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Grasshopper and the Ants?
The Grasshopper and the Ants runs 0 hours 8 minutes (8 minutes).
▸What is The Grasshopper and the Ants rated?
The Grasshopper and the Ants is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 126 ratings.
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