The Mad Fox (1962): cast, story & where to watch

1962 · Film · ★ 7.2

The Mad Fox poster

Released in 1962, The Mad Fox is a fantasy, drama, romance and history film directed by Tomu Uchida, running about 109 minutes.

What it’s about. A court fortune-teller loses his mind after a conspiracy leads to the death of his lover. Hope appears to be on the horizon after he becomes romantically involved with his dead lover's twin sister, but more complications arise thanks to a chance encounter with a clan of shape-shifters.

Who’s in it. The Mad Fox stars Hashizo Okawa as Abe Yasuna, Michiko Saga as Sakaki / Kuzu / Vixen, Jun Usami as Yasunori Kamo and Chōichirō Kawarasaki as Sakuragi Miya, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Mad Fox has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW 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 Mad Fox page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Mad Fox tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Mad Fox (1962)?
In US, The Mad Fox is available to stream on ARROW, 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 Mad Fox worth watching?
The Mad Fox holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Mad Fox?
The Mad Fox stars Hashizo Okawa, Michiko Saga, Jun Usami, Chōichirō Kawarasaki and Yoshi Katō.
When was The Mad Fox released?
The Mad Fox was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.