Fantastic Mr. Fox

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2009

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85 minutes

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English

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Mr. Fox, who is cunning but sometimes a bit too clever for his own good, is one of Roald Dahl's greatest creations. Here he is brought to life with the help of some unique stop-motion animation and the smooth voice of George Clooney, working perfectly together to the tell the tale of Mr. Fox and his battle against a group of bullying farmers who plan on destroying his home. Brazenly humorous but also incredibly insightful in it's exploration of family and responsibility, Wes Anderson brings a unique style to this universal tale.

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Contains mild violence and scary scenes.

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Roald Dahl on Film

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Fantastic Mr. Fox

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Duration

Genres

Language

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Leader rating

Synopsis

Director/s

Cast (in alphabetical order)

Classification

This film is part of the following theme

Resources To Use With This Film

Anim18 Connections

Creating Movie Magic - Secondary

Fantastic Mr. Fox: Film Guide

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Isle of Dogs: Film Guide

Learning Through Film: Fantastic Mr Fox

Roald Dahl Day, 13 Sep

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Roald Dahl on Film

Roald Dahl Day, 13 Sep

Scotland on Film / Alba air an Sgàilean

St. Andrew's Day, 30 Nov

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