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Empire of the Ants

“For they shall inherit the earth... sooner than you think!”

★ 4.9(126)19771h 29m

Empire of the Ants is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Bert I. Gordon
Release date: 1977-06-29
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: English
Box office: $2,500,000
Budget: $500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Cinema 77

Empire of the Ants — trailer

About Empire of the Ants

Empire of the Ants is a 1977 movie in the Horror and Science Fiction genres, directed by Bert I. Gordon, starring Joan Collins, Robert Lansing and John David Carson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.9/10 from 126 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Empire of the Ants in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A Florida real estate developer and her captain lure investors to a property in the Everglades called Dreamland Shores, under false pretenses that the swampland will soon be developed. After the group arrives on a small island, they find it has been overrun by giant mutated ants, brought on by the dumping of toxic waste in the area.

Cast

Joan Collins

Marilyn Fryser

Robert Lansing

Dan Stokely

John David Carson

Joe Morrison

Albert Salmi

Sheriff Art Kincade

Jacqueline Scott

Margaret Ellis

Pamela Susan Shoop

Coreen Bradford

Robert Pine

Larry Graham

Edward Power

Charlie Pearson

Brooke Palance

Christine Graham

Tom Fadden

Sam Russell

Irene Tedrow

Velma Thompson

Harry Holcombe

Harry Thompson

Themes & keywords

mind controlfloridabased on novel or bookboatmutantevergladesantgiant insectradioactivityb movienostalgicreal estateflorida evergladesgiant antsanimal horror

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Empire of the Ants in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, Empire of the Ants is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Empire of the Ants on Netflix?+

Empire of the Ants is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Empire of the Ants?+

Empire of the Ants has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in Empire of the Ants?+

Empire of the Ants stars Joan Collins, Robert Lansing, John David Carson, Albert Salmi and Jacqueline Scott.

When did Empire of the Ants come out?+

Empire of the Ants is a 1977 movie directed by Bert I. Gordon.

What genre is Empire of the Ants?+

Empire of the Ants is Horror and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Empire of the Ants?+

Empire of the Ants was directed by Bert I. Gordon.

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