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Fantastic Mr. Fox
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Directed by Wes Anderson. With George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman.
7.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
The Fantastic Mr. Fox, bored with his current life, plans a heist against the three local farmers. The farmers, tired of sharing their chickens with the sly fox, seek revenge against him and his family.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe Fantastic Mr. Fox, bored with his current life, plans a heist against the three local farmers. The farmers, tired of sharing their chickens with the sly fox, seek…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Fantastic Mr. Fox.
MoviHero lists October 14, 2009 as the release date for Fantastic Mr. Fox. Wes Anderson is the listed director. The listed cast includes George Clooney as Mr. Fox (voice), Meryl Streep as Mrs. Fox (voice), Jason Schwartzman as Ash Fox (voice), Eric Chase Anderson as Kristofferson Silverfox (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 14, 2009
GenresAdventure · Family · Comedy · Animation
Runtime1h 27m
DirectorWes Anderson
CastGeorge Clooney as Mr. Fox (voice), Meryl Streep as Mrs. Fox (voice), Jason Schwartzman as Ash Fox (voice), Eric Chase Anderson as Kristofferson Silverfox (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Fantastic Mr. Fox runs 1h 27m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: a faster-moving watch.
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The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.8/10 from 6,439 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Fantastic, indeed. 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' is a terrific stop motion animated film, which is unmistakably a piece of Wes Anderson's work. I enjoyed the whole…”
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“The eponymous character lives with his wife and son in their foxhole under a great big tree.”
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“Such a fun, uplifting movie. Even terrible actor George Clooney was perfect for the lead role.”
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“It’s a cussing great film. Witty dialogue, quirky characters, and a delightful mix of humor and heart.”
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