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Bug

5.319751h 39mPGMovieScience FictionHorrorMystery

An earthquake releases a strain of mutant cockroaches with the ability to start fires, which proceed to cause destructive chaos in a small town. The studies carried out by scientist James Parmiter, however, reveal an intent with much more far-reaching consequences.

DirectorJeannot Szwarc
WritersThomas Page·William Castle
ProducerWilliam Castle

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jeannot Szwarc

BDBradford Dillman
Bradford Dillman
Prof. James Parmiter
JMJoanna Miles
Joanna Miles
Carrie Parmiter
RGRichard Gilliland
Richard Gilliland
Gerald Metbaum
JSJamie Smith-Jackson
Jamie Smith-Jackson
Norma Tacker
AFAlan Fudge
Alan Fudge
Prof. Mark Ross
JVJesse Vint
Jesse Vint
Tom Tacker
JGJames Greene
James Greene
Rev. Kern
PMPatty McCormack
Patty McCormack
Sylvia Ross
BDBrendan Dillon
Brendan Dillon
Charlie
JP
Jim Poyner
Kenny Tacker
FDFrederic Downs
Frederic Downs
Henry Tacker
SJ
Sam Javis
Taxi Driver

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Bug — streaming FAQ

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Bug isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Bug on Netflix?

No, Bug is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

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Bug isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.