The Fox and the Hound (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1981, The Fox and the Hound is a drama, adventure, family and animation film directed by Ted Berman, running about 82 minutes. “A story of two friends who didn't know they were supposed to be enemies.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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!
Who’s in it. The Fox and the Hound stars Mickey Rooney as Tod (voice), Kurt Russell as Copper (voice), Pearl Bailey as Big Mama (voice) and Jack Albertson as Amos Slade (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Fox and the Hound has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $29.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and 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 The Fox and the Hound page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fox and the Hound tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fox and the Hound (1981)?
- In US, The Fox and the Hound is available to stream on Disney Plus, and 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 The Fox and the Hound worth watching?
- The Fox and the Hound holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Fox and the Hound?
- The Fox and the Hound stars Mickey Rooney, Kurt Russell, Pearl Bailey, Jack Albertson and Sandy Duncan.
- When was The Fox and the Hound released?
- The Fox and the Hound was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.