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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

2022Movie35 minG

AnimationFamily
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic757.0Rotten Tomatoes75%76%

A heartwarming, uplifting animated movie about family and growing up, with standout cinematography and score.

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 adrenaline.

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Story

A journey, in search of home.

The unlikely friendship of a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse traveling together in the boy's search for home.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Philosophical Fable
  • Visually Stunning Hand-Drawn Animation
  • Emotional Healing & Self-Acceptance
  • Gentle & Meditative Pacing
  • Poetic Dialogue & Wisdom
  • Family Bonding Experience
  • Soothing Soundtrack
  • Accessible for All Ages
  • Quietly Profound
  • Comforting Narrative

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Peter Baynton, Charlie Mackesy
Written by
Jon Croker
Produced by
J.J. Abrams, Hannah Minghella, Matthew Freud
Music by
Isobel Waller-Bridge

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Facts

December 25, 2022 · 35 min · G

Released
December 25, 2022
Runtime
35 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Animation, Family, Drama, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
86 countries

Tropes

Deus ex Machina, Bluebird of Happiness, Wild Child +9

  • Deus ex Machina
  • Bluebird of Happiness
  • Wild Child
  • All of the Other Reindeer
  • No Animals Were Harmed
  • Animated Adaptation
  • You Are Better Than You Think You Are
  • Thunder Equals Downpour
  • "Pan from the Sky" Beginning
  • Call-Back
  • P.O.V. Cam
  • Androcles' Lion

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse?"

Questions about The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse?

Apple TV

In the United States, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse streams on Apple TV. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.8, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 75).

Is The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse 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 Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for wholesome and 9 for hopefulness.

Is The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse use?

Deus ex MachinaBluebird of HappinessWild ChildAll of the Other ReindeerNo Animals Were HarmedAnimated AdaptationYou Are Better Than You Think You AreThunder Equals Downpour"Pan from the Sky" BeginningCall-BackP.O.V. CamAndrocles' Lionand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Deus ex Machina, Bluebird of Happiness, and Wild Child.