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Fox and His Friends

1975·Movie
2h 5min·NR
81
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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some satire and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Cringe Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Class and money, society, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Survival of the fittest.

Fox, a former circus performer, wins the lottery of DM 500,000 and can now have the life and things that he has always wanted. He enters an abusive relationship with wealthy industrialist Eugen in an attempt to climb the social ladder. His desperation for love and affection soon spirals into tragedy.
New German CinemaQueer CinemaSocial CritiqueTragic RomanceClass ConflictPower DynamicsExploitationBleak RealismCharacter Study

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Fox and His Friends legally?

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

Is Fox and His Friends worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fox and His Friends rated?

NRSexual contentStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is Fox and His Friends?

2 h 5 min

Fox and His Friends runs 2 h 5 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fox and His Friends?

Critics86
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see Fox and His Friends much the same way.

What language is Fox and His Friends in?

GermanEnglishFrench

It was made in German, with some English, French. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Fox and His Friends?

12ATBEBRCACHDEESFRGBGGIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fox and His Friends in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Fox and His Friends use?

Crapsack WorldMirroring FactionsRich Suitor, Poor SuitorAffably EvilHard-Drinking Party GirlWhere Everybody Knows Your FlamePygmalion PlotDriven to SuicideMale Frontal NudityDowner EndingShout-OutNice Guyand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for Fox and His Friends, including Crapsack World, Mirroring Factions, Rich Suitor, Poor Suitor.