Fantastic Mr. Fox

Name: Fantastic Mr. Fox
Director: Wes Anderson
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
Released: 2009-01-01
Duration: 87 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: George Clooney, Robin Hurlstone, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Eric Chase Anderson

2009Dir. Wes Anderson1h 27m

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Runtime1h 27m

Released2009

Budget$40M

Box office$46.5M

DirectorWes Anderson

About This Movie

Wes Anderson's 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' is a delightful mix of stop-motion animation and quirky storytelling. The film's tone is playful but with a hint of melancholy, which is classic Anderson. You’ve got that unique color palette and those meticulously designed sets that make you feel like you're in a storybook. The pacing is pretty breezy, which works well for its whimsical heist theme. It’s fascinating how the voice performances—George Clooney as Mr. Fox is charmingly sly—really bring the characters to life. Plus, the practical effects give it a tangible feel that contrasts nicely with the digital animation trends. Definitely has that Anderson touch, but it's also got its own fun, mischievous spirit.

Stop-motion animation with 500 puppets usedFeatures voice talents like George Clooney and Meryl StreepBased on Roald Dahl's classic children's bookWon an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature