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The Fox

2023Movie1 h 58 minNR

DramaHistory
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.6/5Rotten Tomatoes50%–
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.6/5Rotten Tomatoes50%–

Summary

At the dawn of World War II, a young motorcycle courier in the Austrian army encounters a wounded fox cub and takes it with him to occupied France. The soldier and the fox develop an unlikely bond. Based on the true story of Franz Streitberger, director Adrian Goiginger’s great-grandfather.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Adrian Goiginger
Written by
Adrian Goiginger
Produced by
Gerrit Klein, Adrian Goiginger, Malte Can
Music by
Arash Safaian

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Facts

April 13, 2023 · 1 h 58 min · NR

Released
April 13, 2023
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, History, War
Original language
German
Also spoken
French, Spanish
Made in
Austria, Germany
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Downer Ending, Face Framed in Shadow, Chickification +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Fox?"

Questions about The Fox

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Fox?

Kanopy

In the United States, The Fox is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is The Fox worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 7.1, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is The Fox good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Fox plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Fox in English?

GermanFrenchSpanish

No, it was made in German, with some French and Spanish.

What tropes does The Fox use?

Downer EndingFace Framed in ShadowChickificationLast-Name BasisVoiceover LetterMasturbation Means Sexual FrustrationHe's Dead, JimISO-Standard Urban GroceriesBury Your GaysReverse PsychologyButch LesbianTrain-Station Goodbyeand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Downer Ending, Face Framed in Shadow, and Chickification.