Fantastic Mr. Fox

A clever fox's wild antics lead to a thrilling showdown with three ruthless farmers.

Critics broadly praised the film as a visually exquisite, unusually playful stop-motion family comedy with broad multi-generational appeal.

• The film is built from tactile stop-motion puppets, miniature environments, and visibly handmade production design.
• Foxholes, farms, orchards, cider cellars, and underground communities create a stylized country setting rather than realistic rural drama.
• Mr. Fox repeatedly weighs his craving for nocturnal raids against Mrs. Fox, Ash, and the safety of their wider animal family.
• Wes Anderson’s controlled framing, muted autumnal colors, centered compositions, and chapter-like presentation define the film’s identity.

• The Nightmare Before Christmaswhimsical stop-motion family adventure with eccentric characters, handcrafted visuals, and playful humor
• The Isle of Dogsstylized animated comedy blending family themes, mischievous animal characters, and inventive visual design
• The Incredibleswarm, visually distinctive family animation centered on rebellious behavior, community, and responsibility
• The WitchesRoald Dahl adaptation with darkly playful humor, eccentric villains, and imaginative handcrafted production design

Director

Wes Anderson

Release Date

2009-10-14

Runtime

87 min

Rating

7.8 / 10 (6414)

What is Fantastic Mr. Fox about?

A meticulously handmade woodland caper turns one fox’s craving for danger into a funny, tender test of family responsibility.

What is Fantastic Mr. Fox like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Fantastic Mr. Fox as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Fantastic Mr. Fox violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Fantastic Mr. Fox as mild.

What did critics think of Fantastic Mr. Fox?

Critics broadly praised the film as a visually exquisite, unusually playful stop-motion family comedy with broad multi-generational appeal.

Which films are like Fantastic Mr. Fox?

Films with a similar feel include The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Isle of Dogs, The Incredibles, and The Witches.

How long is Fantastic Mr. Fox?

Fantastic Mr. Fox runs 87 minutes.

Where can I watch Fantastic Mr. Fox?

In United States, Fantastic Mr. Fox streams on Disney Plus.