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The Fox and the Hound

1981·Movie
1h 22min·G

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Big heart, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Family and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A story of two friends who didn't know they were supposed to be enemies.

When a feisty little fox named Tod is adopted into a farm family, he quickly becomes friends with a fun and adorable hound puppy named Copper. Life is full of hilarious adventures until Copper is expected to take on his role as a hunting dog -- and the object of his search is his best friend!
Classic AnimationChildhood FriendshipBittersweet DramaComing-of-Age StoryInterspecies BondNature vs. NurtureEmotional & HeartfeltFamily-Friendly ThemesPrejudice & Acceptance

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Questions about The Fox and the Hound

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Where can I stream The Fox and the Hound legally?

The Fox and the Hound is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Fox and the Hound worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Fox and the Hound rated?

GViolence

It's rated G in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Fox and the Hound?

1 h 22 min

The Fox and the Hound runs 1 h 22 min.

Is The Fox and the Hound based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Fox and the Hound?

Critics70
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see The Fox and the Hound much the same way.

Was The Fox and the Hound a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$30 million

Yes. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $30 million worldwide, 2.5 times its budget.

What language is The Fox and the Hound in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Fox and the Hound?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Fox and the Hound in 83 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Fox and the Hound use?

Warning SongMy God, What Have I Done?End of an AgeToken HumanFailed a Spot CheckFighting Your FriendGrand FinaleDisney Villain DeathThwarted Coup de GrâceA-Team FiringShoo the DogShipper on Deckand 147 more

TV Tropes lists 159 storytelling tropes for The Fox and the Hound, including Warning Song, My God, What Have I Done?, End of an Age.