The Fox and the Hound(1981)
“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!
Director
Richard Rich
Studio
Walt Disney Productions
Budget
$12M
Revenue
$30M
Cast
Mickey Rooney
as Tod (voice)
Kurt Russell
as Copper (voice)
Pearl Bailey
as Big Mama (voice)
Jack Albertson
as Amos Slade (voice)
Sandy Duncan
as Vixey (voice)
Jeanette Nolan
as Widow Tweed (voice)
Pat Buttram
as Chief (voice)
Richard Bakalyan
as Dinky (voice)
Paul Winchell
as Boomer (voice)
John Fiedler
as Porcupine (voice)
John McIntire
as Badger (voice)
Keith Coogan
as Young Tod (voice)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
1h 22m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$12M
Box Office
$30M
Production Companies
Walt Disney Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fox and the Hound?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Fox and the Hound (1981).
What is The Fox and the Hound about?▼
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!
Who directed The Fox and the Hound?▼
The Fox and the Hound was directed by Richard Rich and released in 1981. It is a adventure, animation, drama, family film.
How long is The Fox and the Hound?▼
The Fox and the Hound has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
Who stars in The Fox and the Hound?▼
The cast of The Fox and the Hound includes Mickey Rooney as Tod (voice), Kurt Russell as Copper (voice), Pearl Bailey as Big Mama (voice), Jack Albertson as Amos Slade (voice), Sandy Duncan as Vixey (voice) and more.
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