The Fox and the Hound

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The Fox and the Hound

G

Released Jul 10, 1981

1h 23m

Kids & Family

Drama

Animation

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After his mother is killed, Tod the fox (Mickey Rooney) is taken in by the kindly Widow Tweed (Jeanette Nolan). He soon befriends the neighbor's new hound dog, Copper (Kurt Russell). The two are inseparable, but their friendship is hampered by their masters and by the fact that they are, by nature, enemies. They grow apart as they grow older; Copper has become a strong hunting dog and Tod a wild fox. The pair must overcome their inherent differences in order to salvage their friendship.

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Critics Consensus

The Fox and the Hound is a likeable, charming, unassuming effort that manages to transcend its thin, predictable plot.

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Rob Humanick

Slant Magazine

A work of both learned, assured poise and triumphant freshman determination, not far away from other benchmark-status works like Snow White or Pixar's Toy Story.

Aug 10, 2011

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William Thomas

Empire Magazine

All charmingness aside, this cute but rather thinly plotted yarn exposes the cracks that were present in the pre-renaissance Disney empire.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 3, 2008

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Reader

Against all odds, a tear or two is effectively jerked, and there was enough skill on display to encourage some hope for the new generation of Disney animators, who made their debut here.

Sep 3, 2008

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Mat Brunet

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Sometimes, all you need to make a movie is two characters from opposing backgrounds forming an unlikely bond. It’s not enough to make a great Disney movie, but it still gets the job done.

Rated: 7/10

Jan 20, 2023

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

While it is impossible to claim the film is an all-time masterpiece, especially for this era of Disney, this is a thematically rich and crafted feature with real value.

Jan 14, 2023

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Richard Holliss

Starburst

The Fox and the Hound is a kind of an experiment... certainly a promising one, if a little disappointing.

Jul 27, 2022

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Mbake' A

ben animato divertente e triste indimeticabili personaggi e gran doppiaggio

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/21/25

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Mateus N

Choro com toda a comoção dada pelo enredo, desde o começo, desenvolvimento e desfecho...tudo é muito bom. Seria louco se adaptassem semelhante ao livro, mas aí não seria mais um filme tão infantil...

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/16/25

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Luke R.

This is a pretty intense and sad childhood, especially with the opening scene. Tod and Copper were so happy when they were pups. It was sweet when Widow Tweed raised Tod. The woodpecker is so hilarious. I’m glad this story has a happy ending.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

07/13/25

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Stephen C

Funny in 1 hour and 23 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $23,600,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/20/25

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Nicholas B

The Fox and the Hound is a heartfelt four-star animated film that I really enjoyed. With its touching story of friendship, beautifully crafted animation, and emotional depth, it delivers a memorable and meaningful experience. The bond between Tod and Copper is both charming and bittersweet, making it a nostalgic and impactful Disney classic.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/25/25

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Kevin P

Underrated Disney gem about two best friends from worlds apart that starts off adorable, but ends in tragedy with a touch of hope in the end.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/21/25

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Synopsis

After his mother is killed, Tod the fox (Mickey Rooney) is taken in by the kindly Widow Tweed (Jeanette Nolan). He soon befriends the neighbor's new hound dog, Copper (Kurt Russell). The two are inseparable, but their friendship is hampered by their masters and by the fact that they are, by nature, enemies. They grow apart as they grow older; Copper has become a strong hunting dog and Tod a wild fox. The pair must overcome their inherent differences in order to salvage their friendship.

Director: Ted Berman, Richard Rich, Art Stevens
Producer: Wolfgang Reitherman, Art Stevens
Screenwriter: Ted Berman, Larry Clemmons, Vance Gerry, Steve Hulett, Earl Kress, Daniel P. Mannix, Burny Mattinson, David Michener, Peter Young
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Drama, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 10, 1981, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $23.6M
Runtime: 1h 23m
Sound Mix: Mono
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.37:1)

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