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The Fox and the Hound
1981 82 min United States of America G 0+
★7.5
Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family
Director: Ted Berman, Richard Rich, Art Stevens
🎭 Based on
«The Fox and the Hound»
byDaniel P. Mannix
Trailers
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Description
When a feisty little fox named Tod is adopted into a farm family, he quickly becomes friends with a fun and adorable hound puppy named Copper. Life is full of hilarious adventures until Copper is expected to take on his role as a hunting dog -- and the object of his search is his best friend!
Budget:
$12M
US Gross:
$63.46M
Worldwide:
$29.8M
Starring
Mickey Rooney
Actor
Kurt Russell
Actor
Pearl Bailey
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1982
— Best Fantasy Film
Key opinion
The Fox and the Hound is regarded as a soulful and emotionally resonant departure from typical Disney fare, prioritizing a mature exploration of friendship over lighthearted musical tropes. While some viewers criticize the narrative structure and character motivations as illogical, many others consider it an underrated masterpiece that offers profound, bittersweet reflections on loyalty and change.
| Emotion | The film succeeds as a poignant, adult-oriented meditation on the complexities of loyalty and the inevitability of change. | |
| Production | The hand-drawn character animation is highly praised for its detail and ability to convey nuanced emotions, even if background production quality remains inconsistent. | |
| Screenplay | The film's screenplay is divisive: some find the plot thin and character motivations illogical, while others praise its mature, villain-free exploration of difficult relationships. | |
| Humor | The humor, particularly the bird-caterpillar subplot, is viewed by some as an intrusive and unnecessary distraction from the main drama. | |
| Score | The musical score receives mixed feedback, described by some as functional and pleasant, while others find it largely forgettable. |