Mr. Bug Goes to Town

Boy, Oh Boy! Here's Music, Laughter, Love and Joy!

1941 • 78 min • Animation · Comedy · Family

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Synopsis

The happy tranquility of Bugville is shattered when the populace learns that a colossal skyscraper is to be built over their tiny town.

Our family guide

Best from age 4

Movie Knight Score

37 reviews

63 Audience · 37 · 100%

When humans plan to build a skyscraper over their miniature town, the insect inhabitants of Bugville face a big move. This classic animated musical follows a brave bug who must find a new home for his community before it's too late.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some animated peril as bugs face human threats
Depicts urban development impacting nature

What it models well

Community cooperation
Protecting nature
Resourcefulness

Talk about it after

How different animals and insects live together
What it means to adapt to change
The importance of helping others

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Top billed cast

Director: Dave Fleischer • Crew: Dan Gordon, Dan Gordon, Dave Fleischer, Izzy Sparber, Izzy Sparber, Tedd Pierce, Tedd Pierce, Carl Meyer, Graham Place, Bob Wickersham, Bill Turner, Cal Howard