Should you watch The Fox and the Hound?
Who it’s good for, who it isn’t, and what’s in it. No ratings, no scores.

The Fox and the Hound
Film · 1981
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 sides of The Fox and the Hound
- A fox cub and a hound puppy
- A hunter who wants the fox dead
- Two friends on opposite sides
The Fox and the Hound is good for you if…
- you like being moved by a friendship that growing up breaks apart.
- you like a story told among forest animals, with a wise old owl watching over Tod.
- you want a film to talk about friendship with children.
The Fox and the Hound is bad for you if…
- you don't watch animated films.
- you find older Disney films dated.
About: friendship · growing up · loyalty
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