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6.5 / 10(366 votes)IMDbG20071h 36m$29.6M Worldwide GrossFrance

The Fox and the Child

Le Renard et l'Enfant

Synopsis

A young girl of about 10 years lives in a solitary peasant's house on the edge of the jurassic mountains in the East of France. One day in autumn, when she is on her way to school through the forest, she observes a hunting fox. Of course, the fox flees from her, but the girl feels a strong desire to meet the fox again.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 29, 2008

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.28x ROI)

Production Budget

$13M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$29.6M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.28x

+$16.6M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $13MWorldwide: $29.6M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Luc Jacquet
Screenplay & Story
Luc Jacquet, Eric Rognard
Original Score
Evgueni Galperine, Alice Lewis, David Reyes
Original Title
Le Renard et l'Enfant
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 36m
Production Budget
$13M
Worldwide Gross
$29.6M
Production Studios
Bonne Pioche Productions, France 3 Cinéma

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Luc Jacquet

Screenplay & Story

Luc Jacquet, Eric Rognard

Original Score & Music

Evgueni Galperine, Alice Lewis, David Reyes

Director of Photography

Gérard Simon, François Royet, Eric Dumage

Film Editing

Sabine Emiliani

Producers

Christophe Lioud, Yves Darondeau, Emmanuel Priou, Laurence Picollec

Department Leadership Roster

Pascale Arrou

Costume Design

Gérard Simon

Gérard Simon

Director of Photography

Christophe Lioud

Christophe Lioud

Producer

Luc Jacquet

Luc Jacquet

Screenplay

Evgueni Galperine

Evgueni Galperine

Original Music Composer

Alice Lewis

Alice Lewis

Original Music Composer

Eric Rognard

Screenplay

François Royet

Director of Photography

David Reyes

Original Music Composer

Sabine Emiliani

Sabine Emiliani

Editor

Luc Jacquet

Luc Jacquet

Director

Yves Darondeau

Yves Darondeau

Producer

Eric Dumage

Director of Photography

Emmanuel Priou

Emmanuel Priou

Producer

Marc Thiébault

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: G

G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)0

FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

United States (MPAA)G

General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Fox and the Child.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fox and the Child

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Fox and the Child about?

A young girl of about 10 years lives in a solitary peasant's house on the edge of the jurassic mountains in the East of France. One day in autumn, when she is on her way to school through the forest, she observes a hunting fox. Of course, the fox flees from her, but the girl feels a strong desire to meet the fox again.

Who directed The Fox and the Child?

The Fox and the Child was directed by Luc Jacquet.

Who stars in The Fox and the Child?

The principal cast of The Fox and the Child includes Bertille Noël-Bruneau, Isabelle Carré, Thomas Laliberté, Camille Lambert.

When was The Fox and the Child released and how long is it?

The Fox and the Child was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.

What was the box office and production budget of The Fox and the Child?

The Fox and the Child had a reported production budget of $13M and grossed $29.6M at the worldwide box office (2.28 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for The Fox and the Child?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fox and the Child was composed by Evgueni Galperine, Alice Lewis, David Reyes.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fox and the Child?

The Fox and the Child holds official age classifications: 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.).