The Fox and the Hound.

Name: The Fox and the Hound
Genre: Action-Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family
Released: 1981-07-10
Duration: 83 min
Cast: Mickey Rooney, Kurt Russell, Pearl Bailey, Jack Albertson, Sandy Duncan

Friendship can be a brave choice.

An orphaned fox and a hound puppy become close friends. Growing up puts them on opposite sides of a hunting tradition, testing whether their early bond can survive the roles expected of them.

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Why it’s a little special

A thoughtful animal story about friendship under pressure. Its bittersweet turns give families something more complicated to discuss than a simple good-versus-bad adventure.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

General audiences

US film rating

A mother fox is killed off screen. Separation, hunting, gunfire, an injured dog and a fierce bear attack make this emotionally intense despite its G rating.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Art Stevens, Ted Berman, Richard Rich
Starring: Mickey Rooney, Kurt Russell, Pearl Bailey, Jack Albertson, Sandy Duncan, Jeanette Nolan, Pat Buttram, John Fiedler, John Mcintire, Richard Bakalyan, Paul Winchell, Keith Coogan, Corey Feldman, Dick Bakalyan
Written by: Larry Clemmons, Ted Berman, David Michener, Peter Young, Burny Mattinson, Steve Hulett, Earl Kress, Vance Gerry
Produced by: Wolfgang Reitherman, Art Stevens
Release date: July 10, 1981
Runtime: 83 minutes
Genre: Action-Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family
Studio: Walt Disney Animation Studios
Language: English