Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
A clever fox outwits three farmers in a whimsical, darkly comic caper filled with dry wit.
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.
How intense is Fantastic Mr. Fox?
Fantastic Mr. Fox has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs dry and absurdist. Rated PG.
What Fantastic Mr. Fox feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalcampypulpydarkly comicheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, absurdist
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watchFull attention
Where to stream Fantastic Mr. Fox
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Is Fantastic Mr. Fox for you?
Is Fantastic Mr. Fox scary?
No. Fantastic Mr. Fox is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Fantastic Mr. Fox gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Fantastic Mr. Fox sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Fantastic Mr. Fox OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Fantastic Mr. Fox?
Fantastic Mr. Fox runs 1h 27m.
Where can I stream Fantastic Mr. Fox?
Fantastic Mr. Fox is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Fantastic Mr. Fox have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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