# A MOVIE FOR ANTS (DD-282)

> Ant-Man, directed by Peyton Reed, was released in the U.S. on July 17, 2015, closing Phase Two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Paul Rudd plays Scott Lang, an ex-convict recruited by scientist Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) to wear a suit that shrinks him to insect size, alongside Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly). The film is structured as a heist and earned about $519 million worldwide. The Reel is a review with clips; the opinions in it are the Reel's.

- Department: Media
- First published: 2024-07-27
- Last updated: 2024-07-27
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/a-movie-for-ants/
- Original Reel title: A MOVIE FOR ANTS 🐜
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## On the timeline

- **July 17, 2015**: Ant-Man opens in U.S. theaters

Full timeline: https://detailenjoyer.com/timeline/?case=a-movie-for-ants

## Quick facts

- **DD-282-F01**: It opened on July 17, 2015. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (July 17, 2015))_
- **DD-282-F02**: Paul Rudd plays Scott Lang. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Scott Lang))_

## Write-up

Ant-Man is a heist movie at heart. Paul Rudd plays ex-con Scott Lang.

1. **July 17, 2015**: It opened on July 17, 2015.
2. **Scott Lang**: Paul Rudd plays Scott Lang.
3. **Hank Pym**: Michael Douglas plays Hank Pym.
4. **Heist**: The plot is a heist.
5. **Phase Two**: It closed Phase Two.

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## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: None needed.

## Video: A MOVIE FOR ANTS: Ant-Man Is a Heist Movie at Heart

- Duration: 29.2 s · Published: 2024-07-27
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/C98pCRBp6NG.mp4

### Transcript

Ant-Man offers a refreshing change of pace in the MCU, with its smaller-scale, heist-centric story. Directed by Peyton Reed, it stars Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, a charming ex-con who becomes the tiny hero Ant-Man. The film's humor, inventive action sequences, and the father-daughter dynamic between Scott and his daughter Cassie resonate with audiences. Michael Douglas as Hank Pym and Evangeline Lilly as Hope van Dyne really bring a lot to the story. Overall, Ant-Man is a fun, light-hearted addition to the MCU, providing a nice balance to the larger, more intense films in the franchise. NOW YOU KNOW!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Who plays Ant-Man?**  
A: Scott Lang. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (July 17, 2015) · Wikipedia: Ant-Man (film))_

**Q: Who plays Hank Pym?**  
A: The scientist. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Scott Lang) · Wikipedia: Ant-Man (film))_

**Q: What kind of story is it?**  
A: Small scale. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Hank Pym) · Wikipedia: Ant-Man (film))_

**Q: Who directed?**  
A: Released 2015. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Heist) · Wikipedia: Ant-Man (film))_

**Q: Which phase does it close?**  
A: July 2015. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Phase Two) · Wikipedia: Ant-Man (film))_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Ant-Man (film)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ant-Man_(film))

## Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "A MOVIE FOR ANTS." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-282, last updated Jul 27, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/a-movie-for-ants/