The Fox and the Hound

About The Fox and the Hound

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 Fox and the Hound (1981) is an animation film directed by Art Stevens and Richard Rich. At 82 minutes long, it arrived in July 1981.

Its themes are animals, pets, unlikely friendship, and hunting. The story is adapted from a novel.

Mickey Rooney takes the lead as Tod (voice), Kurt Russell as Copper (voice), Pearl Bailey as Big Mama (voice), and Jack Albertson as Amos Slade (voice). Produced by Walt Disney Productions. In the United States it streams on Disney Plus.

The Art of Racing in the Rain, Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, and White Fang make useful companions to The Fox and the Hound, all filed under dog and friendship. TMDB voters put it at 7.2 out of 10 across 3,622 votes and it carries a G rating.