"Dig the life fantastic!"
Fantastic Mr. Fox - Characters & Cast
Character Analysis
Mr. Fox
George Clooney
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
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
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
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.