Movie

Where the Green Ants Dream

★ 6.9(57)19841h 40m

Where the Green Ants Dream is streaming on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Werner Herzog
Release date: 1984-08-31
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: ZDF

Where the Green Ants Dream — trailer

About Where the Green Ants Dream

Where the Green Ants Dream is a 1984 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Werner Herzog, starring Wandjuk Marika, Roy Marika and Ray Barrett. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 57 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Where the Green Ants Dream in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The Australian Aborigines (in this film anyway) believe that this is the place where the green ants go to dream, and that if their dreams are disturbed, it will bring down disaster on us all. The Aborigines' belief is not shared by a giant mining company, which wants to tear open the soil and search for uranium.

Cast

Wandjuk Marika

Miliritbi

Roy Marika

Dayipu

Ray Barrett

Cole

Norman Kaye

Baldwin Ferguson

Ralph Cotterill

Fletcher

Bruce Spence

Lance Hackett

Nico Lathouris

Arnold

Basil Clarke

Judge Blackburn

Ray Marshall

Solicitor General Coulthard

Gary Williams

Watson

Tony Llewellyn-Jones

Fitzsimmons

Max Fairchild

Police Officer

Themes & keywords

wildernessminingtrialwildlifegeologistenvironmental destructionindigenous australiansaustralian aboriginallegal disputeland disputeland rightsindigenous rightshabitat destruction

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Where the Green Ants Dream in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Where the Green Ants Dream on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Where the Green Ants Dream on Netflix?+

Where the Green Ants Dream is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel.

How long is Where the Green Ants Dream?+

Where the Green Ants Dream has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Where the Green Ants Dream?+

Where the Green Ants Dream stars Wandjuk Marika, Roy Marika, Ray Barrett, Norman Kaye and Ralph Cotterill.

When did Where the Green Ants Dream come out?+

Where the Green Ants Dream is a 1984 movie directed by Werner Herzog.

What genre is Where the Green Ants Dream?+

Where the Green Ants Dream is Drama film.

Who directed Where the Green Ants Dream?+

Where the Green Ants Dream was directed by Werner Herzog.