''Bug'' is a 2002 American comedy film, directed by Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi. It was released on February 28, 2002.

Plot

A young boy steps on a bug, killing it. A man getting into his car witnesses the senseless murder and crosses the street to chastise the boy. In the extra minute this takes, his parking meter expires and a meter maid is right there to issue a ticket. The now angry man throws the ticket into the storm drain. The ticket clogs a pipe, causing water damage elsewhere. This series of cause-and-effect chain reactions propels an eclectic group of individuals in

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, to a common destiny.

Cast

As credited, in order of appearance: *

John Carroll Lynch John Carroll Lynch (born August 1, 1963) is an American character actor and film director. He first gained notice for his role as Norm Gunderson in ''Fargo'' (1996). He is also known for his television work on the ABC sitcom ''The Drew Carey Show ...

Megan Cavanagh Megan Cavanagh (born November 8, 1960) is an American actress, who is best known for portraying Marla Hooch in ''A League of Their Own'' and the voice of Judy Neutron in '' Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius'' and '' The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy G ...

Grant Heslov Grant Heslov (born May 15, 1963) is an American actor and filmmaker known for his producing and writing collaborations with George Clooney, which have earned him four Oscar nominations. As a co-producer of '' Argo'' (2012), he received the Academ ...

* Brian Cox * Alexis Cruz *

Jamie Kennedy James Harvey Kennedy (born May 25, 1970) is an American actor and comedian. He has played Randy Meeks in the '' Scream'' franchise (1996–2000) and a multitude of characters in '' The Jamie Kennedy Experiment'' (2002–2004) on The WB. His ot ...

Sarah Paulson Sarah Catharine Paulson (born December 17, 1974) is an American actress. She began her acting career in New York City stage productions before starring in the short-lived television series '' American Gothic'' (1995–1996) and ''Jack & Jill'' ...

Ed Begley Jr. Edward James Begley Jr. (born September 16, 1949) is an American actor and environmental activist. Begley has appeared in hundreds of films, television shows, and stage performances. He played Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the television series ''St. E ...

* Phil Hay *

Jon Huertas Jonathan William Scott Hofstedt (born October 23, 1969) is an American actor. Known professionally as Jon Huertas, he is best known for his role as witch hunter Brad Alcerro in ''Sabrina the Teenage Witch'', Sergeant Antonio 'Poke' Espera in HB ...

Alexandra Wescourt Alexandra Michele Wescourt (born 12 July 1975) is an English actress. Early life Wescourt was born in London, England, the daughter of Gordon Wescourt Sr. and Gillian Margaret Elvins. Her father, an American residing in Los Angeles, California, w ...

* Christopher Thornton * Steven Shenbaum *

Chris Bauer Mark Christopher Bauer (born October 28, 1966) is an American actor. He is best known for his television work in ''The Wire'', '' Third Watch'', '' True Blood'', '' Survivor's Remorse,'' '' The Deuce and'' the Apple TV+ original science fiction ...

* Christina Kirk *

Hedy Burress Heather E. "Hedy" Burress (born October 3, 1973) is an American actress. She had a starring role in the film ''Foxfire'' as Maddy, and later landed roles in television shows ''Boston Common'' and '' E.R.'' In the video game world, she is best kn ...

John Doe John Doe (male) and Jane Doe (female) are multiple-use placeholder names that are used when the true name of a person is unknown or is being intentionally concealed. In the context of law enforcement in the United States, such names are ofte ...

* John Lehr *

Kent Faulcon Kent Faulcon (born 1971) is an American actor, director, and writer. He has made several contributions to Black independent film festivals. Early life Faulcon was born in 1971 and grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina. Faulcon graduated from Univ ...

Juliette Jeffers Juliette Jeffers is a Caribbean–American actress of St. Kitts and Nevis descent. Jeffers has appeared on several TV shows, films and TV commercials. Jeffers has also appeared in several theatre performances. including ''Batman and Robin in th ...

* Jim Ortlieb * Matt Manfredi *

Trudie Styler Trudie Styler (born 6 January 1954) is an English actress and film producer. Early life and family Styler was born in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, the daughter of Pauline and Harry Styler, a farmer and factory worker. When Styler was two years ...

Dearbhla Molloy Dearbhla Molloy (; born 1946) is an Irish people, Irish actress. Early life Molloy was born to John Molloy and Evelyn Ryan and grew up on Yellow Walls Road in Malahide, County Dublin, Ireland, the eldest of seven children. She attended an Iri ...

* Guy Siner * Michael Hitchcock * Arabella Field * Judy Prescott *

Wade Williams Wade Andrew Williams (born December 24, 1961) is an American actor. He is known for his various character roles, and for a major supporting role as correctional officer Brad Bellick on the Fox television series '' Prison Break'' and Father Cronin ...

Maz Jobrani Maziyar Jobrani ( fa, مازیار جبرانی; born February 26, 1972) is an American comedian and actor who was part of the "Axis of Evil" comedy group. The group appeared on a comedy special on Comedy Central. Jobrani has also appeared in nu ...

Carol Locatell Carol Locatell (born December 13, 1940) is an American actress. She is known for her role in the 1985 slasher film, '' Friday the 13th: A New Beginning'' as the foul-mouthed mean lady Ethel. Career Locatell's first movie role was in the 1973 fil ...

* Benjamin John Parrillo * Bellina Logan

External links

* * 2002 films 2002 comedy films American comedy films Films set in Los Angeles Films scored by Theodore Shapiro 2002 directorial debut films Films directed by Phil Hay (screenwriter) Films with screenplays by Matt Manfredi Films directed by Matt Manfredi 2000s English-language films 2000s American films {{2000s-comedy-film-stub