Fantastic Mr. Fox (film) facts for kids
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| Directed by | Wes Anderson |
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| Music by | Alexandre Desplat |
| Cinematography | Tristan Oliver |
| Editing by | Andrew Weisblum |
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| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
| Release date(s) | October 14, 2009 (London Film Festival) November 13, 2009 (United States) |
| Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $40 million |
| Money made | $46.5 million |
Fantastic Mr. Fox is a fun stop-motion animated film from 2009. It was directed by Wes Anderson. The movie is based on the famous children's book Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl.
The story is about a clever fox named Mr. Fox. He loves to steal food from three very mean and rich farmers. These farmers get really angry about Mr. Fox's thefts. They try to catch him and even dig into his home! But Mr. Fox and his animal friends are very smart. They find ways to outsmart the farmers and stay safe underground.
The film features the voices of famous actors. These include George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, and Bill Murray. Fantastic Mr. Fox was the first animated movie directed by Wes Anderson. It was also his first film based on a book. The movie was released in the United States on November 13, 2009. People loved the movie, and it got great reviews. It was even nominated for two big awards: Best Animated Feature and Best Original Score at the Academy Awards.
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The Story of Mr. Fox and the Farmers
The movie begins with Mr. Fox and his wife, Felicity. They are stealing food from a farm. Mr. Fox accidentally gets caught in a trap. Felicity tells him she is expecting a baby. She asks him to find a safer job if they escape. Mr. Fox agrees to her wish.
Life Underground and New Neighbors
Two human years later, which is 12 fox years, the Fox family lives in a hole. Mr. Fox is now a newspaper writer. He moves his family into a much nicer home inside a big tree. His lawyer warns him that the area is dangerous. It is too close to three very feared farmers. These farmers are Boggis, Bunce, and Bean. Boggis raises chickens, Bunce raises ducks and geese, and Bean grows turkeys and apples.
Soon after they move, Felicity's nephew, Kristofferson Silverfox, comes to stay. Mr. Fox's son, Ash, finds this hard. Kristofferson seems better than him at almost everything. Everyone is charmed by Kristofferson.
Mr. Fox's Old Habits Return
Mr. Fox misses his old life as a thief. He and his friend Kylie, an opossum, start stealing food again. They sneak into all three farms for three nights in a row. The farmers get very angry. They decide they must get rid of Mr. Fox. They wait near his home. When Mr. Fox comes out, they shoot at him. They only manage to shoot off his tail.
The farmers then try to dig Mr. Fox out of his home. They destroy the tree where the Foxes live. But the Foxes have dug an escape tunnel. The farmers realize the Foxes will need food and water. So, they wait at the tunnel's entrance. Underground, Felicity is very upset with Mr. Fox for going back to stealing.
Animals Unite Against the Farmers
The Fox family meets Badger and other animals. Their homes were also destroyed by the angry farmers. The animals start to worry about starving. Mr. Fox then leads them on a digging trip. They tunnel to the three farms and steal more food.
While the other animals enjoy their feast, Ash and Kristofferson start to become friends. Kristofferson even defends Ash from a bully. The cousins go back to Bean's farm. They want to get Mr. Fox's missing tail. But Kristofferson gets caught by the farmers.
A Flood and a Rescue Mission
The farmers find out Mr. Fox has stolen their food again. The farmers and the fire chief flood the animals' tunnels with cider from Bean's farm. This traps all the animals in the sewers.
Mr. Fox realizes the farmers plan to use Kristofferson to trap him. He thinks about giving up. But then Rat, Bean's security guard, attacks Ash and Felicity. Mr. Fox fights Rat. Rat falls into a generator and is shocked. Before Rat dies, he tells Mr. Fox where Kristofferson is. Mr. Fox asks the farmers for a meeting in town. He offers to surrender if Kristofferson is set free.
The farmers set up a trap. But the animals expect it. They launch a surprise attack. This allows Mr. Fox, Ash, and Kylie to sneak into Bean's farm. Ash frees Kristofferson. He bravely releases a wild beagle dog to keep the farmers busy. This allows the group to escape.
New Home and New Beginnings
The animals soon settle into their new homes in the sewers. They invite any other animals to join them. Later, Mr. Fox raids a grocery store owned by Boggis, Bunce, and Bean. Felicity tells Mr. Fox she is pregnant again. The animals celebrate and dance in the store aisle.
Meet the Voices
Here are the actors who lent their voices to the characters in Fantastic Mr. Fox:
- George Clooney as Mr. Fox
- Meryl Streep as Felicity Fox
- Jason Schwartzman as Ash Fox
- Bill Murray as Clive Badger
- Willem Dafoe as Rat
- Michael Gambon as Franklin "Frank" Bean
- Owen Wilson as Coach Skip
- Wallace Wolodarsky as Kylie
- Eric Anderson as Kristofferson Silverfox
- Jarvis Cocker as Petey
- Wes Anderson as Stan Weasel
- Robin Hurlstone as Walter "Walt" Boggis
- Hugo Guinness as Nathan "Nate" Bunce
- Helen McCrory as Mrs. Bean
- Juman Malouf as Agnes
- Karen Duffy as Linda Otter
- Roman Coppola as Squirrel Contractor
- Garth Jennings as Bean's son
- Brian Cox as Daniel Peabody
- Steven Rales as Beaver
- Jeremy Dawson as Beaver's Son
- James Hamilton as Phil Mole
- Jennifer Furches as Dr. Badger
- Mario Batali as Rabbit
- Allison Abbate as Rabbit's ex-girlfriend
- Molly Cooper as Rabbit Girl
- Adrien Brody as Mouse
- Martin Ballard as Fire chief
Music from the Movie
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| Released | November 3, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2009 | |||
| Studio | Studio Guillaume Tell, Suresnes, France Abbey Road Studios, London, England |
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| Genre | Film score Rock music Soundtrack album |
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| Length | 2:49 | |||
| Label | ABKCO Records | |||
| Producer | Various artists | |||
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The music for Fantastic Mr. Fox was created by Alexandre Desplat. The musician Jarvis Cocker also wrote some songs for the film. The soundtrack includes many different types of music. You can hear songs by famous groups like The Beach Boys and The Rolling Stones. There are also songs by artists like Burl Ives and Georges Delerue. The soundtrack album was released on November 3, 2009.
See also
In Spanish: Fantastic Mr. Fox para niños
