Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

Adventure Animation Comedy Family
← Inspired by 5 films

The Fantastic Mr. Fox, bored with his current life, plans a heist against the three local farmers. The farmers, tired of sharing their chickens with the sly fox, seek revenge against him and his family.

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Le Roman de Renard
Le Roman de Renard (1937)1
 The Man in the White Suit
The Man in the White Suit (1951)2
 Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier
Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier (1955)3
 Rebel Without a Cause
Rebel Without a Cause (1955)4
 Citizen Kane
Citizen Kane (1941)5

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Influenced By

  1. Le Roman de Renard (1937)
    "This early stop-motion animated film, also known as "The Tale of the Fox," shares thematic and stylistic elements with "Fantastic Mr. Fox." Anderson cited it as an inspiration for the animation style." Afi source
  2. The Man in the White Suit (1951)
    "The sound made by Bean's cider press in "Fantastic Mr. Fox" is identical to the sound made by the textile lab in "The Man in the White Suit."" Movie Connections IMDb
  3. Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier (1955)
    "The Wellingtons' theme from "Davy Crockett" is heard in "Fantastic Mr. Fox," showcasing Anderson's incorporation of classic musical elements." Movie Connections IMDb
  4. Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
    "Dialogue from this film is directly quoted by the character Kylie in "Fantastic Mr. Fox," reflecting Anderson's homage to classic cinema." Movie Connections IMDb
  5. Citizen Kane (1941)
    "The scene where Bean destroys his surroundings upon learning that the Foxes have taken everything mirrors a similar moment in "Citizen Kane."" Movie Connections IMDb