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Fantastic Mr. Fox

  • 20092009
  • PGPG
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
240K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,183
118
George Clooney, Bill Murray, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Owen Wilson, Eric Chase Anderson, and Wallace Wolodarsky in Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
Angry farmers, tired of sharing their chickens with a sly fox, look to get rid of their opponent and his family.
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AnimationAdventureComedy
An urbane fox cannot resist returning to his farm raiding ways and then must help his community survive the farmers' retaliation.An urbane fox cannot resist returning to his farm raiding ways and then must help his community survive the farmers' retaliation.An urbane fox cannot resist returning to his farm raiding ways and then must help his community survive the farmers' retaliation.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
240K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,183
118
  • Director
    • Wes Anderson
  • Writers
    • Roald Dahl(based on the book by)
    • Wes Anderson(written for the screen by)
    • Noah Baumbach(written for the screen by)
  • Stars
    • George Clooney(voice)
    • Meryl Streep(voice)
    • Bill Murray(voice)
  • Director
    • Wes Anderson
  • Writers
    • Roald Dahl(based on the book by)
    • Wes Anderson(written for the screen by)
    • Noah Baumbach(written for the screen by)
  • Stars
    • George Clooney(voice)
    • Meryl Streep(voice)
    • Bill Murray(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 414User reviews
    • 346Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 32 wins & 63 nominations total

    Videos27

    Fantastic Mr. Fox -- Trailer #2
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    A Guide to the Films of Wes Anderson
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    Fantastic Mr. Fox: Wes Anderson at the National Board of Review
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    The Fantastic Mr. Fox: In The Details Featurette
    Clip 2:39
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    The Fantastic Mr. Fox: Capturing Fox's World
    Clip 0:58
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    The Fantastic Mr. Fox: On Bill Murray As Badger
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    The Fantastic Mr. Fox: If What I Think Is Happening
    Clip 0:39
    Watch The Fantastic Mr. Fox: If What I Think Is Happening
    The Fantastic Mr. Fox: Whack Bat
    Clip 1:23
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    The Fantastic Mr. Fox: Creating Fox's World
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    The Fantastic Mr. Fox: Dig!
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    The Fantastic Mr. Fox: The World Of Roald Dahl
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    The Fantastic Mr. Fox: You Look Good
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    Photos234

    Wes Anderson in Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
    Jason Schwartzman and Eric Chase Anderson in Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
    George Clooney and Meryl Streep in Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
    George Clooney in Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
    Jason Schwartzman and Eric Chase Anderson in Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
    George Clooney, Bill Murray, Wes Anderson, Wallace Wolodarsky, James Hamilton, Mario Batali, and Steven Rales in Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
    George Clooney, Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, Eric Chase Anderson, Wes Anderson, Jeremy Dawson, Wallace Wolodarsky, James Hamilton, and Steven Rales in Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
    Jason Schwartzman and Eric Chase Anderson in Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
    George Clooney, Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, Eric Chase Anderson, Wes Anderson, Jeremy Dawson, Wallace Wolodarsky, James Hamilton, and Steven Rales in Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
    George Clooney and Meryl Streep in Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
    Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
    George Clooney, Jason Schwartzman, and Wallace Wolodarsky in Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

    Top cast

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    George Clooney
    George Clooney
    • Mr. Fox
    • (voice)
    Meryl Streep
    Meryl Streep
    • Mrs. Fox
    • (voice)
    Bill Murray
    Bill Murray
    • Badger
    • (voice)
    Jason Schwartzman
    Jason Schwartzman
    • Ash
    • (voice)
    Wallace Wolodarsky
    Wallace Wolodarsky
    • Kylie
    • (voice)
    • (as Wally Wolodarsky)
    Eric Chase Anderson
    Eric Chase Anderson
    • Kristofferson
    • (voice)
    • (as Eric Anderson)
    Michael Gambon
    Michael Gambon
    • Franklin Bean
    • (voice)
    Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe
    • Rat
    • (voice)
    Owen Wilson
    Owen Wilson
    • Coach Skip
    • (voice)
    Jarvis Cocker
    Jarvis Cocker
    • Petey
    • (voice)
    Wes Anderson
    Wes Anderson
    • Weasel
    • (voice)
    Karen Duffy
    Karen Duffy
    • Linda Otter
    • (voice)
    Robin Hurlstone
    • Walter Boggis
    • (voice)
    Hugo Guinness
    Hugo Guinness
    • Nathan Bunce
    • (voice)
    Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory
    • Mrs. Bean
    • (voice)
    Roman Coppola
    Roman Coppola
    • Squirrel Contractor
    • (voice)
    Juman Malouf
    • Agnes
    • (voice)
    Jeremy Dawson
    Jeremy Dawson
    • Beaver's Son
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Wes Anderson
    • Writers
      • Roald Dahl(based on the book by)
      • Wes Anderson(written for the screen by)
      • Noah Baumbach(written for the screen by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When Mr. Fox (George Clooney) and Kylie (Wallace Wolodarsky) are in Fox's study going over the plans for the first heist, Fox is sitting in a large armchair with a board on the armrests that he is using as a table for his microphone. This is exactly how Roald Dahl used to write his stories based on old photographs.
    • Goofs
      The rabid beagle's tag reads Canis familiaris, an obsolete classification. Tame dogs (familiaris) are now considered to be a subspecies of the wolf Canis lupus (which Fox correctly identified on the mountain), rather than their own species. Since news of species revisions travels slowly, it is realistic that not everyone has heard of the change.
    • Quotes

      Mole: I just want to see... a little sunshine.

      Mr. Fox: But you're nocturnal, Phil. Your eyes barely open on a good day.

      Mole: I'm sick of your double talk, we have rights!

    • Crazy credits
      The film title appears on a library book, homaging the film as a novel adaptation.
    • Connections
      Featured in Live from Studio Five: Episode #1.23 (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      The Ballad of Davy Crockett
      Music by George Bruns (uncredited)

      Lyrics by Thomas W. Blackburn (uncredited)

      Performed by The Wellingtons

      Courtesy of Walt Disney Records

    User reviews414

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    10/10
    The Truly 'Fantastic' Fantastic Mr. Fox
    In recent years, Disney's Pixar division, with their monopoly over animation, has churned out some of the biggest, funniest, most emotional material to hit theaters in the last ten years. By this point, the public knows their aggressive marketing campaign and knows it well. Adult humor and themes geared not only toward the kids, but the parent's as well. The mass appeal? Mom and dad can now take their eight year old to the local multiplex and fork over the steep price of admission without wasting it on a two hour long power nap. Last quarter's CGI constructed Pixar extravaganza "Up" captured audiences' hearts, imaginations and pocket books, raking in a less than modest 292 mil at the box office, making it one of the highest grossing animated films of all time. Along comes "Fantastic Mr. Fox", helmed by auteur Wes Anderson, a crack team at Twentieth-Century Fox (Yes, I said Fox) and Indian Paintbrush, one of Wes' collaborators on his predecessor "The Darjeeling Limited". If there's one thing that's detrimental to the Trump-like successes of the Disney powerhouse, it's a new found competition…let the games begin.

    "Fantastic Mr. Fox" is a pure delight. A feast for the eyes. From frame one, it takes no time at all to draw you into its beautiful visuals of vast countryside's, running streams and falling foliage, all in marvelous stop motion. That's right I said it, stop motion. From the course hair on Fox's face to the cotton ball chimney smoke of Boggis, Bunce and Beans warehouse smoke stacks, everything's been designed from scratch, much of which involves simple household items. After just a few minutes in Wes Andersons world inspired by written cues from the mind of the British children's author Roald Dahl (inspired by Dahl's own hometown) you're dragged out of the theater and immersed in a faraway land for the entirety of its modest and to the point one hour and twenty minute runtime. The real treat lies in the notion of how long it actually must have taken these top notch art designers to bring everything to life. There are forces at play here that give one a clear sense of the fact that stepping away from a computer screen and getting things done the hard way pays off when witnessing the final product. Production value is staggeringly noticeable and truly memorable. I for one am still transfixed by the universe of Mr. Fox.

    Among one of the droves of Wes Anderson fans, I had high expectations going into the film. Anderson is one of those rare writer/directors that manage to separate themselves from the societal norm, branch out and go their own way. With Fantastic Mr. Fox, he effortlessly supersedes his reputation as one of the most unique Directors of this century. You may be asking yourself how you direct a bunch of puppets, but Andersons 'puppets' are among some of the most realistic and complex that you're likely to meet. With human emotions, expressions and actions, it is clear that Mr. Anderson took great time and preparation during the film's production and pre-production to make sure everything came off as smoothly and impactful as possible. Look out for a particularly funny scene during one of the nightly stake outs portrayed wholly through images on security camera monitors. Very, very well thought out and clever.

    Fox, for being aimed at children, is probably one of the most adult animated films I've seen to date. Think Pixar Redux. There's smoking, 'cussing' and above all some extremely heavy handed adult humor and themes. In Wes Andersons sharp, funny, unbelievably witty script, he keeps all of that classic dry comedy that's become synonymous with his trademark, the only exception being that it's coming from the mouths of the animals he's intricately created. Parts had me gasping for air; others had me rolling in the aisles. It's clear to me that by now Wes has really honed in on his craft and gets marginally better with each new picture.

    Wes Anderson, with his creative brain that can only be compared to an Einstein of the medium, lays all his cards on the table and ups the ante for Pixar Studios. When asked if he wanted to continue to make animated films he commented by saying, "I would certainly love to make other animated films in the future." Could this be his new calling? Truly focusing on the niche market of animated movies tipping the scale more in favor of adult audiences? One would love to think so (of course without turning into another Robert Zemeckis and taking a permanent vacation from live action). Fantastic Mr. Fox is something to be experienced. Children will love its adorable characters while adults will marvel in its ability to connect with them. After all, each of us was a kid at one time or another and because of that there has never been a better excuse to pretend again.
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    FAQ5

    • Is 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' based on a book?
    • Where is Fantastic Mr. Fox set?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 25, 2009 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Gia Đình Nhà Cáo
    • Filming locations
      • Three Mills Studios, Three Mill Lane, Bow, London, England, UK(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Indian Paintbrush
      • New Regency Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $21,002,919
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $265,900
      • Nov 15, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $57,539,779
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • SDDS
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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