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The Fox and the Hound (1981)

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Reviews Counted:22

Fresh:15

Rotten:7

Average Rating:6.6/10

Consensus: The Fox and the Hound, is a likeable, charming, unassuming effort that manages to transcend its thin, predictable plot.

Runtime: 83 mins

Genre: Childrens

Synopsis: A fox and a hound become unlikely companions and, even through adversity and separation, defend and protect one another. Vocal talents include Pearl Bailey, Mickey Rooney, Kurt Russell, Jack... [More]

Starring: Mickey Rooney, Kurt Russell, Pearl Bailey, Sandy Duncan

Director: Art Stevens, Richard Rich, Ted Berman

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Reviews for The Fox and the Hound

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Accomplished and sometimes exciting ... but by and large unsatisfying.

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01/01/00

Rob Gonsalves

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Too long given the dearth of ideas in the script.

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01/01/00

Steve Rhodes

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