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Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

Based on the Roald Dahl children's book, Fantastic Mr. Fox tells the story of the titular fox, his thieving spree, and the three farmers who seek revenge on him for the thefts.

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The Fantastic Mr. Fox
PG
Family
Comedy

Director
Wes Anderson
Release Date
November 13, 2009
Studio(s)
20th Century
Distributor(s)
20th Century
Writers
Wes Anderson , Noah Baumbach
Runtime
87minutes
Budget
$40 million

Summary

Based on the Roald Dahl children's book, Fantastic Mr. Fox tells the story of the titular fox, his thieving spree, and the three farmers who seek revenge on him for the thefts.

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