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Mr. Bug Goes to Town

Seen it?

1941 | 78 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
A natural pick for anyone who's ever talked to their pet and fans of a well-timed joke. An animal steals a fair few scenes. Same wavelength as Over the Hedge or The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
Bright and bouncy, at 1 hr 18 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1941: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you can't get past animation (your loss).

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

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    71% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $714K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 26K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Dave Fleischer

  • Kenny GardnerDick (voice)
  • Gwen WilliamsMary (voice)
  • Jack MercerMr. Bumble / Swat (voice)
  • Tedd PierceC. Bagley Beetle (voice)
  • Carl MeyerSmack (voice)
  • Stan FreedHoppity (voice)
  • Pauline LothHoney (Voice)
  • Pinto ColvigMr. Creeper (voice) (uncredited)
  • Margie HinesMrs. Ladybug (voice) (uncredited)
  • Mae QuestelBuzz (voice) (uncredited)