100+ Movies like Fantastic Mr. Fox
The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales
Both "The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox" revolve around anthropomorphic animal characters, particularly foxes, living in a rural setting and interacting with human farmers and their farms. The central plot in both films involves the fox protagonists stealing food from the farms, leading to conflict with the human farmers who seek to stop them. This conflict escalates into an all-out battle between the animals and farmers, with the animals banding together and using their wits and resourcefulness to outwit the farmers. Themes of family, community, and the struggle between nature and human encroachment are prominent in both stories. The fox protagonists have families they must protect while also indulging their mischievous, thieving natures. Ultimately, the animals find a way to coexist with the human world on their own terms.
The Bad Guys
Both "The Bad Guys" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox" center around a charismatic leader of a group of anthropomorphic animal misfits who initially embrace a life of crime and thievery. In "Fantastic Mr. Fox", Mr. Fox leads a group of animals in stealing from local farmers, while in "The Bad Guys", Mr. Wolf leads a gang of criminal animals. However, the protagonists in both films undergo a moral transformation and attempt to reform themselves and their groups, facing resistance from their former criminal ways and societal expectations. They are ultimately redeemed through acts of heroism and selflessness, earning a chance at a fresh start despite their checkered pasts. The movies explore themes of redemption, overcoming prejudices, and finding one's true self beyond societal labels. The plots follow a similar arc of the protagonists initially embracing villainy, then grappling with the desire for change, facing setbacks and betrayals, and ultimately proving themselves worthy of redemption through sacrifice and courage.
The Nut Job
Both "The Nut Job" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox" center around a mischievous animal protagonist who steals food from human establishments, angering the human owners. The protagonists, Surly the squirrel and Mr. Fox, are initially selfish thieves but eventually learn to work together with other animals for a common goal of survival. They lead heists to steal food from the human antagonists, farmers in "Fantastic Mr. Fox" and a criminal gang in "The Nut Job". The animal communities face starvation and destruction of their homes by the human antagonists, forcing them to band together and dig tunnels to raid the human establishments. The protagonists' actions put their families at risk, leading to tension with their mates. Ultimately, the protagonists redeem themselves through selfless acts to protect their animal friends, gaining respect from their communities. Both films explore themes of family, community, and the struggle for survival against human encroachment.
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
Both "The Adventures of Brer Rabbit" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox" center around a clever, anthropomorphic animal protagonist who frequently outwits predators and humans through cunning tricks and schemes. The main characters, Mr. Fox and Brer Rabbit, are mischievous tricksters who steal food from humans, leading to conflict and the humans trying to hunt them down. However, through their wit and the help of other animal friends, they manage to evade capture and get the upper hand. There are recurring themes of the struggle between humans and animals, as well as the importance of family and community among the animals. The stories follow a similar narrative arc of the protagonists' antics angering the antagonists, leading to escalating tensions and eventual confrontations where the heroes triumph through their cleverness and teamwork with fellow animals.
Over the Hedge
Both "Over the Hedge" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox" center around groups of animals who raid human farms/homes for food, angering the human owners who then seek to eliminate the animal intruders. The animal protagonists are led by a charismatic but reckless character (Mr. Fox and RJ) who convinces the other animals to steal from the humans despite the risks. This leads to escalating conflicts with the vengeful human antagonists (farmers and Gladys Sharp) who destroy the animals' homes. The animal groups must then band together, dig tunnels, and mount a coordinated heist to steal the humans' stockpiled food. In the end, the animals triumph by outwitting the humans and securing a new home with an abundant food source.
The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature
Both "The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox" center around a group of animals fighting to protect their natural habitat from human development and greed. The protagonists, Mr. Fox and Surly, initially resort to stealing food from nearby farms/stores, angering the human antagonists (farmers and Mayor Muldoon) who seek to eliminate the animals. This leads to escalating conflicts where the animals band together, dig tunnels, and launch raids to survive. Ultimately, the animals triumph by working together, sabotaging the development plans, and reclaiming their home territory. There are also subplots involving family dynamics, mentorship of younger characters, and romantic relationships between animal characters.
The Missing Lynx
Both "The Missing Lynx" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox" follow the story of an animal protagonist who gets into trouble by stealing from human establishments, leading to conflict with the humans. The animals band together and dig tunnels to raid the human facilities for food and resources. This angers the humans, who attempt to hunt down and eliminate the animals. The animal groups must work together, using their skills and wits to evade the humans and secure their freedom and survival. There are themes of family, community, and the struggle between nature and human encroachment. The plots involve daring heists, escapes, and rescues, with the animals ultimately triumphing over the oppressive human forces and finding a new home to thrive.
Zootopia
Both "Zootopia" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox" center around an anthropomorphic animal protagonist who goes against societal norms and faces prejudice. In "Fantastic Mr. Fox", Mr. Fox resumes his thieving ways despite promising his wife to find a safer job, leading to conflict with human farmers. Similarly, in "Zootopia", Judy Hopps becomes the first rabbit police officer in a world where predators are feared, and her comments about predator biology incite discrimination. The protagonists rally other animals to their cause - Mr. Fox leads a digging expedition to steal from the farmers, while Judy teams up with Nick Wilde to uncover a prey-supremacist conspiracy targeting predators. Both movies explore themes of prejudice, stereotyping, and the struggle to overcome societal barriers. The protagonists ultimately triumph by outwitting their adversaries and fostering unity among the animal community.
Open Season
Both "Open Season" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox" center around an animal protagonist who initially lives a domesticated life but is forced to adapt to the wild after being relocated to a forest. They must learn survival skills and rally the other forest animals to defend themselves against human antagonists - hunters in Open Season and farmers in Fantastic Mr. Fox. The animal protagonists, Boog and Mr. Fox, are initially reluctant to embrace their wild instincts but eventually lead the other animals in a rebellion against the humans threatening their homes. There are also subplots involving strained relationships with a younger character (Ash and Kristofferson for Mr. Fox, Elliot for Boog) that are resolved through bonding over their shared struggles. Both movies culminate in the animal communities establishing new homes in the forest/sewers after driving away the human threats.
Yogi Bear
Both "Yogi Bear" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox" center around anthropomorphic animal protagonists who engage in mischievous behavior that puts them at odds with human antagonists seeking to destroy their natural habitats for selfish gain. The animal protagonists - Mr. Fox and his family in "Fantastic Mr. Fox", and Yogi Bear and Boo-Boo in "Yogi Bear" - initially act out of a desire for food and fun, but their antics inadvertently attract the ire of greedy human villains (the farmers and Mayor Brown, respectively) who plot to raze the animals' homes. This forces the animal heroes to rally their communities, employ cunning schemes, and ultimately expose the villains' misdeeds to protect their environments. Both stories involve daring heists, comedic hijinks, and a message of environmental conservation triumphing over human greed and corruption.