Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2009, Fantastic Mr. Fox is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Wes Anderson, running about 87 minutes. “Dig the life fantastic!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Fantastic Mr. Fox stars George Clooney as Mr. Fox (voice), Meryl Streep as Felicity Fox (voice), Jason Schwartzman as Ash Fox (voice) and Bill Murray as Clive Badger (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Fantastic Mr. Fox has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $46.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fantastic Mr. Fox page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fantastic Mr. Fox tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)?
- In US, Fantastic Mr. Fox is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fantastic Mr. Fox worth watching?
- Fantastic Mr. Fox holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fantastic Mr. Fox?
- Fantastic Mr. Fox stars George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray and Willem Dafoe.
- When was Fantastic Mr. Fox released?
- Fantastic Mr. Fox was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.