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The Tale of the Fox

1941·Movie
1h 5min
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

Some slapstick and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Fantasy and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

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In the kingdom of animals, Master Fox is used to trick and fool everyone. So the King, the Lion, receives more and more complaints about him. He orders that Master Fox is arrested and brought to him.
Classic AnimationAnthropomorphic AnimalsFrench FolkloreTrickster CharacterSatirical ComedyHistorical SettingAnimal KingdomWhimsical Adventure

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Tale of the Fox

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Where can I stream The Tale of the Fox legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Tale of the Fox worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Tale of the Fox?

1 h 5 min

The Tale of the Fox runs 1 h 5 min.

Is The Tale of the Fox based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Tale of the Fox?

Critics100
Audiences82

Not quite. Critics rate The Tale of the Fox higher (100) than audiences (82). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Tale of the Fox in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.