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Fantastic Mr. Fox poster
Age Guide7+
MPAA RatingPG
Year2009
Runtime1h 27m
Studio20th Century Fox
DirectorWes Anderson

Cast

George ClooneyMeryl StreepJason SchwartzmanBill MurrayOwen Wilson
AnimationAdventureComedyFamily

Fantastic Mr. Fox

2009

A wild fox gives up his thieving ways to raise a family, but cannot resist one last raid on three nasty farmers.

Content Guide

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Violence & ScarinessVery mild
Violence & Scariness
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LanguageVery mild
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Sex & NudityNone
Sex & Nudity
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SubstancesVery mild
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Frightening ScenesNone
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Positive MessagesStrong
Positive Messages
Role ModelsGood
Role Models

What's in this movie

  • Characters drink cider and alcohol is present throughout
  • A young fox is bullied
  • Characters are shot at by farmers
  • Mild language

🌍 Cultural & Representation Concerns

✓ None identified

Educational Value

A stylish Wes Anderson adaptation of Roald Dahl that explores the conflict between wildness and domesticity. Celebrates being different.

💬 Pause & Talk — Discussion Topics

  • 1.What does Mr. Fox mean when he says 'We are wild animals'?
  • 2.How does Ash struggle with feeling different from everyone else?
  • 3.What is Roald Dahl saying about civility and nature in this story?