The Fox and the Hound

A story of two friends who didn't know they were supposed to be enemies.

19811h 22m7.2(3,594 votes)

AdventureAnimationDramaFamily

Synopsis

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!

The Fox and the Hound (1981) is a adventure, animation, drama, and family film directed by Ted Berman. It stars Mickey Rooney, Kurt Russell, and Pearl Bailey. The film runs for 1 hour 22 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 3,594 votes.

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Director

Ted Berman

Cast

Mickey Rooney

Tod (voice)

Kurt Russell

Copper (voice)

Pearl Bailey

Big Mama (voice)

Jack Albertson

Amos Slade (voice)

Sandy Duncan

Vixey (voice)

Jeanette Nolan

Widow Tweed (voice)

Pat Buttram

Chief (voice)

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fox and the Hound

Where can I watch The Fox and the Hound?

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Who stars in The Fox and the Hound?

The Fox and the Hound stars Mickey Rooney, Kurt Russell, Pearl Bailey, and Jack Albertson, and was directed by Ted Berman.

How long is The Fox and the Hound?

The Fox and the Hound has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes.

When did The Fox and the Hound come out?

The Fox and the Hound was released in 1981.

What genre is The Fox and the Hound?

The Fox and the Hound is a adventure, animation, drama, and family film.

Is The Fox and the Hound worth watching?

The Fox and the Hound holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.