Ant-Man (2015)
Kernel Score: 78% · 20,665 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Action
Released: 2015-07-14
Runtime: 117 minutes
Is Ant-Man worth watching?
Worth watching. A small, funny heist-style Marvel film that works better as a light comedy than a superhero epic. Paul Rudd is easy to like, and it doesn't ask for much homework.
Watch it if you
- want a lighter Marvel film
- like heist-style comedy
- enjoy Paul Rudd
Skip it if you
- want high stakes
- dislike lightweight villains
Best for: Easy Marvel night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Ant-Man
- Stream: Disney+, Philo, Starz
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Doctor Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.
Ant-Man parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Ant-Man is a PG-13 Marvel superhero film with heist action and father-daughter themes.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes heist action and superhero combat typical of Marvel's PG-13 films, without graphic gore.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- Thor: Ragnarok (2017) — 87%: Marvel's funniest film.
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) — 90%: Funny, colourful team of misfits.
- Captain America: Civil War (2016) — 85%: Team-up film where Ant-Man appears.
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) — 86%: Sharper, tenser Marvel story.
- The Avengers (2012) — 87%: Marvel's first big team-up.
- The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) — 85%: Classic about a man who shrinks.
Director
Peyton Reed
Cast
- Paul Rudd as Scott Lang / Ant-Man
- Michael Douglas as Dr. Hank Pym
- Evangeline Lilly as Hope van Dyne
- Corey Stoll as Darren Cross / Yellowjacket
- Bobby Cannavale as Paxton
- Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson / Falcon
- Judy Greer as Maggie Lang
- Abby Ryder Fortson as Cassie Lang
- Michael Peña as Luis
- David Dastmalchian as Kurt
Ant-Man FAQ
Is Ant-Man worth watching?
Worth watching. A small, funny heist-style Marvel film that works better as a light comedy than a superhero epic. Paul Rudd is easy to like, and it doesn't ask for much homework.
Where can I watch Ant-Man?
In the US you can stream Ant-Man on Disney+, Philo and Starz and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Ant-Man OK for kids?
Ant-Man is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Ant-Man is a PG-13 Marvel superhero film with heist action and father-daughter themes.
What movies are like Ant-Man?
If you liked Ant-Man, try Thor: Ragnarok, Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain America: Civil War and Captain America: The Winter Soldier.