Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
Kernel Score: 87% · 5,973 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
Released: 2009-10-14
Runtime: 87 minutes
Is Fantastic Mr. Fox worth watching?
Must-watch. Mr. Fox, a sly fox, can't resist one last heist against three angry farmers, and his family pays for it. Wes Anderson's stop-motion comedy is funny, handmade and charming for both children and adults.
Watch it if you
- like Wes Anderson's dry humour
- enjoy stop-motion animation
- want a family film that adults enjoy too
Skip it if you
- want conventional kids' animation
- dislike quirky, deadpan comedy
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Fantastic Mr. Fox
- Stream: Disney+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Fantastic Mr. Fox parents' guide: ages 5+
Parents need to know that Fantastic Mr. Fox is a family stop-motion comedy about a fox's heist against local farmers.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Mild cartoon peril and revenge-driven conflict between the fox and farmers, non-graphic and stylized.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Fantastic Mr. Fox
If you liked Fantastic Mr. Fox, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Isle of Dogs (2018) — 87%: Anderson's other stop-motion adventure, offbeat and funny
- Moonrise Kingdom (2012) — 86%: Anderson's sweet adventure about children on the run
- The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) — 89%: Anderson's witty caper with a great ensemble
- The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) — 84%: Anderson's funny, sad family comedy
- A Close Shave (1996) — 84%: Handmade British stop-motion comedy with a cunning plot
- The Bad Guys (2022) — 84%: Animated crime caper with sly, likeable criminals
Director
Cast
- George Clooney as Mr. Fox (voice)
- Robin Hurlstone as Walter Boggis (voice)
- Meryl Streep as Felicity Fox (voice)
- Jason Schwartzman as Ash Fox (voice)
- Eric Chase Anderson as Kristofferson Silverfox (voice)
- Wallace Wolodarsky as Kylie (voice)
- Willem Dafoe as Rat (voice)
- Hugo Guinness as Nathan Bunce (voice)
- Michael Gambon as Franklin Bean (voice)
- Bill Murray as Clive Badger (voice)
Fantastic Mr. Fox FAQ
Is Fantastic Mr. Fox worth watching?
Must-watch. Mr. Fox, a sly fox, can't resist one last heist against three angry farmers, and his family pays for it. Wes Anderson's stop-motion comedy is funny, handmade and charming for both children and adults.
Where can I watch Fantastic Mr. Fox?
In the US you can stream Fantastic Mr. Fox on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Fantastic Mr. Fox OK for kids?
Fantastic Mr. Fox is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 5+. Parents need to know that Fantastic Mr. Fox is a family stop-motion comedy about a fox's heist against local farmers.
What movies are like Fantastic Mr. Fox?
If you liked Fantastic Mr. Fox, try Isle of Dogs, Moonrise Kingdom, The Grand Budapest Hotel and The Royal Tenenbaums.