The Fox and the Hound
A story of two friends who didn't know they were supposed to be enemies.
Overview
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!
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What makes this movie Worth Watching
Initially released during the Cold War era, 'The Fox and the Hound' can be seen as a commentary on the idea of unexpected friendships between enemies, reflecting the desire for peace and understanding between the United States and Soviet Union.
- The heartwarming story of friendship between a fox and a hound will leave you teary-eyed yet hopeful.
- Its beautiful hand-drawn animation is a testament to the artistry of Disney's golden age.
- With memorable characters and an engaging plot, it's a timeless classic for all ages.
- The themes of loyalty, friendship, and adversity make it thought-provoking and relatable.
Fun Facts
- 'The Fox and the Hound' was based on Daniel P. Mannix's 1967 novel of the same name.
- Several voice actors in this movie later went on to work on other popular Disney films like 'Beauty and the Beast', 'Aladdin', and 'The Lion King'.
- In an early version of the film, the fox, Tod, was intended to die at the end. However, due to public pressure, the ending was changed to a more hopeful resolution.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"A story of two friends who didn't know they were supposed to be enemies."
Deutsch
DE
Title: Cap und Capper
"Eine Geschichte über zwei Freunde, die nicht wussten, dass sie eigentlich Feinde sein sollten."
Nederlands
NL
Title: Frank en Frey
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Italiano
IT
Title: Red e Toby nemiciamici
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Português
PT
Title: Papuça e Dentuça
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Dansk
DK
Title: Mads og Mikkel
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Reviews
Sadly, by 1981, Disney had run out of great stories around which to build their animation features. This is a loose adaptation of Daniel Mannix' tale of a fox cub "Tod" who suffers the tragic loss of his father at the hands of mankind and roams the countryside befriending all the animals - including a puppy "Copper" and an old widow - before becoming, himself, a target for the hunters. Necessity leads him to again team up with his now fully grown hunting-hound pal to stay ahead of the pursuing pack and shotgun!. The animation lacks the vibrancy of the studio's earlier hand-crafted work and the story/personalities are all bit pedestrian for me, I'm afraid. It looks good and Mickey Rooney, Corey Feldman, Kurt Russell and the dulcet tones of Jack Albertson (his final role) all light it up a bit but unfortunately the days of this kind of gentle fantasy adventure have long since seen their heyday.
Oscar Awards
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Haven't Won A Oscar
Nominations
Haven't Nominated for Oscar
Media
Trailer
The Fox and the Hound - 1981 Theatrical Trailer
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The Fox and the Hound - 1988 Reissue Trailer
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The Fox And The Hound