Animated Movies About Bugs

From Peter Jackson, starring Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom
Rated PG-13

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is the 2003 epic fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson and based on J.R.R. Tolkien's novel of the same name. The story follows the epic quest of the Fellowship of the Ring to save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron. With the help of the powerful wizard Gandalf, the brave hobbits Frodo and Sam must destroy the One Ring in the fires of Mt. Doom. Meanwhile, Aragorn leads the forces of Gondor, Rohan, and the Elves on a mission to reclaim the kingdom from the forces of Sauron. In the final epic battle, they must fight against the might of Sauron's army and the terrifyingly powerful Ringwraiths. In the end, the forces of good triumph and peace is restored to Middle-earth.

From Steven Spielberg, starring Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, John Rhys-Davies
Rated PG

In the first installment of the Indiana Jones film series, archaeologist Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) seeks an ancient artifact, the Ark of the Covenant, which houses the Ten Commandments. He must battle the Nazis to keep them from finding the Ark first. Along the way, he must face off against a dangerous hypnotist and an assassin sent to kill him. With the help of his former lover Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen), Indy is determined to beat the Nazis and keep the Ark out of their hands. With thrilling action sequences and a classic score, "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark" is a timeless classic.

From Hayao Miyazaki, starring Sumi Shimamoto, Mahito Tsujimura, Hisako Kyôda, Gorô Naya
Rated PG

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is a 1984 dystopian animated science fiction film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It is set in a post-apocalyptic future in which the world is poisoned by a toxic jungle that produces dangerous mutant creatures. Nausicaä, a young princess of the Valley of the Wind, embarks on a quest to save the world from destruction. Along the way, she confronts the powerful forces behind the destruction, the Tolmekian Empire and the "Ohmu" giant insects. In the end, Nausicaä helps to bridge the gap between humans and their environment, and brings peace and harmony to the world.

From Peter Jackson, starring Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Ken Stott
Rated PG-13

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is an action-packed fantasy-adventure film directed by Peter Jackson. It is the second installment in Jackson's three-part film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's novel The Hobbit. The movie follows Bilbo Baggins, the hobbit, and his companions on their quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug. Along the way, they encounter orcs, elves, and a vicious bear-man named Beorn. The movie culminates in an exciting battle between Smaug and the dwarves, with Bilbo finding the courage to face the dragon. In the end, Smaug is eventually defeated, but the quest is far from over.

From David Cronenberg, starring Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel
Rated R

The Fly is a 1986 science-fiction horror film directed by David Cronenberg. It stars Jeff Goldblum as Seth Brundle, a brilliant scientist working on a teleportation device who accidentally gets himself fused with a house fly during one of his experiments. As he slowly transforms into a hybrid of man and fly, Brundle’s mental and physical capabilities increase, and his grip on reality gradually weakens. His girlfriend Veronica (Geena Davis) is horrified by the transformation, and struggles to find a way to save him from his horrific fate. The Fly is a gripping tale of science gone wrong, exploring the blurred boundaries between man and animal in a thought-provoking and frightening way.

From Directors: Mark Osborne, John Stevenson, starring Jack Black, Ian McShane, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman
Rated PG

Kung Fu Panda is a 2008 animated action-comedy film directed by Mark Osborne and John Stevenson. The movie follows the story of Po, a panda who dreams of becoming a kung fu master. After mistakenly being chosen to compete in a highly-prestigious martial arts tournament, Po must prove himself to the world and learn the importance of believing in oneself. With the help of a team of kung fu masters, Po embarks on an epic journey to become the Dragon Warrior and save the Valley of Peace from an evil snow leopard named Tai Lung. Along the way, Po learns the true meaning of kung fu, as well as the power of friendship and family.

From Steven Spielberg, starring Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, Ke Huy Quan, Amrish Puri
Rated PG

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is a classic action-adventure movie directed by Steven Spielberg. The story follows Indiana Jones, a daring archaeologist, as he embarks on a quest to find a lost sacred stone and rescue kidnapped children from the evil Thuggee cult. Along the way, he meets a beautiful and resourceful woman, Willie Scott, and a small Chinese boy, Short Round, who join him in his quest. The trio must overcome dangerous obstacles as they explore the mysterious Temple of Doom and encounter a variety of supernatural forces. In the end, Indy and his team save the children and recover the sacred stone, restoring peace and balance to India.

From Directors: Norman Ferguson, T. Hee, Wilfred Jackson, Jack Kinney, Hamilton Luske, Bill Roberts, Ben Sharpsteen, starring Dickie Jones, Christian Rub, Mel Blanc, Billy Bletcher
Rated G

Pinocchio is an animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Productions and released on February 7, 1940. It is based on the Italian children's novel The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi. The plot follows an old wood-carver named Geppetto who carves a wooden puppet named Pinocchio. The puppet is brought to life by a fairy, who informs him that he can become a real boy if he proves himself to be "brave, truthful, and unselfish". Pinocchio's journey to become a real boy includes many adventures, in which the puppet encounters a series of characters, both human and non-human. He must constantly battle the temptation of “pleasure” and the dangers of the world. In the end he learns the importance of loyalty, responsibility, and the love of family. The film features the voices of Dickie Jones as Pinocchio, Christian Rub as Geppetto, and Cliff Edwards as Jiminy Cricket.

From Chris Columbus, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris
Rated PG

From Paul Verhoeven, starring Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, Dina Meyer, Jake Busey
Rated R

From Peyton Reed, starring Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Corey Stoll, Evangeline Lilly
Rated PG-13

From Directors: John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, starring Kevin Spacey, David Foley, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hayden Panettiere
Rated G

From Gabor Csupo, starring Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel, Robert Patrick
Rated PG

From Jennifer Yuh Nelson, starring Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Dustin Hoffman
Rated PG

From Stephen Sommers, starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo
Rated PG-13

From Directors: Alessandro Carloni, Jennifer Yuh Nelson, starring Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie
Rated PG

From Steve Loter, starring Ginnifer Goodwin, Mae Whitman, Rosario Dawson, Lucy Liu
Rated G

From Genndy Tartakovsky, starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez
Rated PG

From Directors: John Lounsbery, Wolfgang Reitherman, Art Stevens, starring Bob Newhart, Eva Gabor, Geraldine Page, Joe Flynn
Rated G

From David Cronenberg, starring Peter Weller, Judy Davis, Ian Holm, Julian Sands
Rated R

From George A. Romero, starring Hal Holbrook, Leslie Nielsen, Adrienne Barbeau, E.G. Marshall
Rated R

From Directors: Hendel Butoy, Mike Gabriel, starring Bob Newhart, Eva Gabor, John Candy, Tristan Rogers
Rated G

From Peter Sohn, starring Jeffrey Wright, Frances McDormand, Maleah Nipay-Padilla, Ryan Teeple
Rated PG

From Chris Wedge, starring Amanda Seyfried, Josh Hutcherson, Beyoncé, Colin Farrell
Rated PG

From Directors: Eric Darnell, Tim Johnson, starring Woody Allen, Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Sylvester Stallone
Rated PG