Fantastic Mr. Fox

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Year: 2009

Runtime: 87 min

Language: English

Director: Wes Anderson

AdventureComedyCrimeAnimationFamily

A charming fox promises his wife and children a quiet life, but his adventurous instincts prove too strong to resist. When he resumes his thieving ways, targeting the farms of three wealthy and vengeful farmers, his actions endanger his family and the entire animal community. Now, the animals must band together to protect Fantastic Mr. Fox and outsmart the determined farmers in a battle of wits and courage.

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1

Mr. Fox Captured

While raiding Berk's Squab Farm, Mr. Fox inadvertently triggers a fox trap, capturing himself and his wife, Felicity. In this tense moment, Felicity reveals her pregnancy, urging Mr. Fox to consider a safer career if they manage to escape.

Berk's Squab Farm
2

A Promise for Change

After escaping the trap, Mr. Fox promises Felicity that he will change his ways and pursue a safer life for their growing family. This resolution sets the tone for their future, as they attempt to lead a normal life.

3

Moving to a New Home

Two years later, Mr. Fox decides to upgrade their living situation from a cozy hole to a magnificent tree home. Ignoring warnings from his lawyer, Clive Badger, he is unaware of the dangers posed by nearby farmers.

Two years later Tree Home
4

Kristofferson's Arrival

Felicity's cousin, Kristofferson Silverfox, comes to stay with the Fox family while his father undergoes treatment. The Foxes welcome him, but Ash struggles with jealousy, feeling overshadowed by Kristofferson's charm and talents.

Tree Home
5

Mr. Fox's Return to Thievery

Nostalgic for his old ways, Mr. Fox teams up with his opossum friend, Kylie, planning daring raids on the farmers' lands. Despite warnings, he revels in the thrill of thievery, hiding his activities from Felicity.

Nearby Farms
6

Farmers Strike Back

Furious over the thefts, the farmers conspire to eliminate Mr. Fox. They set a trap and, when he appears, manage to shoot off his tail, but their plan is foiled when the Foxes escape through a strategically dug tunnel.

Mr. Fox's Residence
7

Rallying the Animals

Faced with increasing danger and loss of homes, Mr. Fox rallies his fellow animals, organizing a daring digging operation to access the farmers' stock. Their shared struggle for survival strengthens their community bond.

Underground Tunnels
8

A Heroic Stand

During a confrontation with a bully, Kristofferson steps in to defend Ash, beginning to mend their frosty relationship. This act of bravery helps Ash realize the importance of teamwork and friendship.

9

A Dangerous Mission

Ash and Kristofferson secretly venture back to Bean's farm to recover Mr. Fox's missing tail. However, their mission ends in disaster when Kristofferson is captured, prompting a desperate plan to rescue him.

Bean's Farm
10

Confrontation with the Farmers

Mr. Fox bravely confronts the farmers, who are now holding Kristofferson as bait. A fierce battle ensues, culminating in Rat, the farmers' brutish guard, being fatally electrocuted during the chaos.

Bean's Annex
11

The Negotiation

Mr. Fox arranges a meeting with the farmers to negotiate Kristofferson's release. Unfortunately, the farmers set a trap for him, but the clever animals manage to counteract it with their ingenuity.

Paddington
12

Escape from Bean's Annex

With a clever plan, Mr. Fox, Ash, and Kylie infiltrate Bean's Annex undetected. Ash displays remarkable bravery by unleashing a rabid beagle on the farmers, facilitating their escape with Kristofferson.

Bean's Annex
13

Settling into the Sewers

As the farmers anxiously wait for the animals to emerge, Mr. Fox and his family find refuge in the sewer. They invite other animals to join them, creating a new community away from the farmers' reach.

Sewers
14

A Joyful Celebration

In a festive atmosphere, Mr. Fox leads a raid on a supermarket owned by the farmers. Felicity joyfully announces she is pregnant again, prompting a euphoric dance among the animals to celebrate their newfound bounty.

Supermarket

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