Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- playful
- lighthearted
- warm
- family movie night
- children's viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found this a lightweight Disney sequel whose brighter slapstick and musical focus provide modest entertainment without matching the original's emotional or thematic impact.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The story emphasizes slapstick, tomfoolery, and toe-tapping country and western numbers rather than the predecessor's heavier life lessons.
Copper's chance to perform with a successful hound group reduces the time he spends with Tod and tests their bond.
The hound band, country and western songs, and Grand Ole Opry aspirations shape the film's setting and conflict.
The short DisneyToon Studios production extends Tod and Copper's story through a compact, accessible musical adventure.
Films like The Fox and the Hound 2, and why
The Fox and the Hound
Both are family-oriented animated adventures centered on animal friendship, comic rivalry, and musical entertainment.
Rock Dog
Both feature talking animal characters, country-flavored musical numbers, and a friendship tested by competing ambitions.
The Aristocats
Both are bright animated family comedies about animal performers pursuing musical success while navigating friendship and loyalty.
Movie Details
- Director
- Jim Kammerud
- Release Date
- 2006-11-09
- Runtime
- 69 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (728)
Cast
- Reba McEntire
- Patrick Swayze
- Jonah Bobo
- Harrison Fahn
- Jeff Foxworthy
- Vicki Lawrence
- Stephen Root
- Jim Cummings
- Kath Soucie
- Hannah Farr
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Fox and the Hound 2 about?
- Tod and Copper’s loyal friendship faces a lively test when a promising musical opportunity pulls the young hound toward stardom.
- What is The Fox and the Hound 2 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Fox and the Hound 2 as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Fox and the Hound 2 violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Fox and the Hound 2.
- What did critics think of The Fox and the Hound 2?
- Critics generally found this a lightweight Disney sequel whose brighter slapstick and musical focus provide modest entertainment without matching the original's emotional or thematic impact.
- Which films are like The Fox and the Hound 2?
- Films with a similar feel include The Fox and the Hound, Rock Dog, and The Aristocats.
- How long is The Fox and the Hound 2?
- The Fox and the Hound 2 runs 69 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Fox and the Hound 2?
- In United States, The Fox and the Hound 2 streams on Disney Plus.
