Fantastic Mr. Fox
A dapper stop-motion odyssey painting a golden-hued portrait of wild instincts clashing with domesticity, where a fox’s mid-life heist becomes a breathless, underground dance of self-acceptance and survival.
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Fantastic Mr. Fox

"Dig the life fantastic!"

14 October 2009 United States of America 87 min ⭐ 7.8 (5,855)
Director: Wes Anderson
Cast: George Clooney, Robin Hurlstone, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Eric Chase Anderson
Animation Family Comedy Adventure
Nature vs. Identity Fatherhood and Legacy Individualism vs. Community Community vs. Industrial Greed
Budget: $40,000,000
Box Office: $46,471,023

Fantastic Mr. Fox - Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Mr. Fox

George Clooney

Archetype: Antihero
Key Trait: Suave, cunning, and compulsively reckless.

Motivation

Driven by a mid-life crisis to prove he is still "fantastic" and a need to escape the "drudgery" of a respectable domestic life.

Character Arc

Evolves from a narcissistic individualist seeking a return to his glory days into a selfless leader who recognizes the damage his ego has caused to his family and community.

Mrs. Felicity Fox

Meryl Streep

Archetype: The Anchor
Key Trait: Logical, artistic, and fiercely protective.

Motivation

Motivated by the safety and emotional health of her family, specifically protecting them from Mr. Fox's dangerous impulses.

Character Arc

Remains a steady force of wisdom, moving from a position of quiet disappointment to assertive guidance, ultimately reminding her husband of the true meaning of their survival.

Ash

Jason Schwartzman

Archetype: The Misfit
Key Trait: Quirky, brooding, and resilient.

Motivation

A desperate desire to be seen as "athletic" and "fantastic" in the eyes of his father.

Character Arc

Transfers his resentment and jealousy toward his cousin into a unique sense of self-worth, eventually saving the group with his own particular, "different" set of skills.

Kristofferson Silverfox

Eric Chase Anderson

Archetype: The Catalyst
Key Trait: Zen-like, naturally gifted, and humble.

Motivation

A quiet search for belonging and stability following his father's illness.

Character Arc

Though seemingly perfect, he learns to integrate into the family unit and becomes a bridge for Ash's development through shared adversity.

Cast

George Clooney as Mr. Fox (voice)
Robin Hurlstone as Walter Boggis (voice)
Meryl Streep as Felicity Fox (voice)
Jason Schwartzman as Ash Fox (voice)
Eric Chase Anderson as Kristofferson Silverfox (voice)
Wallace Wolodarsky as Kylie (voice)
Willem Dafoe as Rat (voice)
Hugo Guinness as Nathan Bunce (voice)
Michael Gambon as Franklin Bean (voice)
Bill Murray as Clive Badger (voice)
Helen McCrory as Mrs. Bean (voice)
Wes Anderson as Stan Weasel (voice)
Jarvis Cocker as Petey (voice)
Owen Wilson as Coach Skip (voice)
Juman Malouf as Agnes (voice)