The Fox and the Hound
“A story of two friends who didn't know they were supposed to be enemies.”
Synopsis
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!
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Top Cast
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Mickey Rooney
Tod (voice)
Kurt Russell
Copper (voice)
Pearl Bailey
Big Mama (voice)
Jack Albertson
Amos Slade (voice)
Sandy Duncan
Vixey (voice)
Jeanette Nolan
Widow Tweed (voice)
Pat Buttram
Chief (voice)
Richard Bakalyan
Dinky (voice)
Paul Winchell
Boomer (voice)
John Fiedler
Porcupine (voice)
John McIntire
Badger (voice)
Keith Coogan
Young Tod (voice)
Corey Feldman
Young Copper (voice)
James MacDonald
Bear (Growling) (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 10, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 2, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$29.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.48x
+$17.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Rich, Art Stevens, Ted Berman
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel P. Mannix, Burny Mattinson, David Michener, Vance Gerry, Ted Berman, Peter Young, Steve Hulett, Earl Kress, Larry Clemmons, Stan Fidel, Jeffrey C. Patch, Jim Stafford
- Original Score
- Buddy Baker
- Original Title
- The Fox and the Hound
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $29.8M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Rich, Art Stevens, Ted Berman
Daniel P. Mannix, Burny Mattinson, David Michener, Vance Gerry, Ted Berman, Peter Young, Steve Hulett, Earl Kress, Larry Clemmons, Stan Fidel, Jeffrey C. Patch, Jim Stafford
Buddy Baker
James Melton, James Koford
Ron Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Rich
Director
James Melton
Editor
Art Stevens
Director
Buddy Baker
Original Music Composer
Ted Berman
Director
James Koford
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fox and the Hound
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fox and the Hound about?
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!
Who directed The Fox and the Hound?
The Fox and the Hound was directed by Richard Rich, Art Stevens, Ted Berman.
Who stars in The Fox and the Hound?
The principal cast of The Fox and the Hound includes Mickey Rooney, Kurt Russell, Pearl Bailey, Jack Albertson, Sandy Duncan.
When was The Fox and the Hound released and how long is it?
The Fox and the Hound was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Fox and the Hound?
The Fox and the Hound had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $29.8M at the worldwide box office (2.48 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Fox and the Hound?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fox and the Hound was composed by Buddy Baker.
Is The Fox and the Hound based on a book or true story?
The Fox and the Hound is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Daniel P. Mannix".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fox and the Hound?
The Fox and the Hound holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).