# The Fox and the Hound (1981)

> A tender Disney animal fable follows two childhood friends whose bond is strained when nature, human prejudice, and hunting tradition place them on opposite sides.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5987

## Facts

- Runtime: 82 min
- Genres: Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family
- Director: Richard Rich, Art Stevens, Ted Berman
- Cast: Mickey Rooney, Kurt Russell, Pearl Bailey, Jack Albertson, Sandy Duncan, Jeanette Nolan, Pat Buttram, Richard Bakalyan
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082406/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, warm, nostalgic, family movie night, nostalgic weekend viewing

## Synopsis

A heartwarming tale of friendship that transcends nature's boundaries.

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- [Robin Hood (1973)](https://ember.film/movie/6787)
- [Bambi (1942)](https://ember.film/movie/2097)
- [A Fox's Tale (2008)](https://ember.film/movie/19518)
- [Balto (1995)](https://ember.film/movie/12676)
- [The Rescuers (1977)](https://ember.film/movie/6306)
- [Once Upon a Forest (1993)](https://ember.film/movie/21004)
- [Brother Bear (2003)](https://ember.film/movie/5130)

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