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The Fox and the Child

2007Movie1 h 36 minG

Family
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes50%63%

A wholesome, wondrous adventure movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

A young girl of about 10 years lives in a solitary peasant's house on the edge of the jurassic mountains in the East of France. One day in autumn, when she is on her way to school through the forest, she observes a hunting fox. Of course, the fox flees from her, but the girl feels a strong desire to meet the fox again.

Feels like

  • Children's Film
  • Nature Exploration
  • French Cinema
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Animal Friendship
  • Environmental Themes
  • Visually Beautiful
  • Educational
  • Heartwarming

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Luc Jacquet
Written by
Luc Jacquet, Eric Rognard
Produced by
Christophe Lioud, Emmanuel Priou, Yves Darondeau
Music by
Evgueni Galperine, Alice Lewis, David Reyes

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 27, 2007 · 1 h 36 min · G

Released
December 27, 2007
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Adventure, Family
Original language
French
Made in
France
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$30 million
Available in
11 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Fox and the Child?"

Questions about The Fox and the Child

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Fox and the Child?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Fox and the Child from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 8 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Fox and the Child worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). Audiences rate it higher (66 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is The Fox and the Child okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching The Fox and the Child?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is The Fox and the Child in English?

French

No, it was made in French.