Fantastic Mr. Fox is a 2009 Wes Anderson adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl’s 1970 children’s novel of the same name that follows a tight-knit fox family navigating life next to three antagonistic farmers. It was the director’s first foray into animation, and it became one of the best stop-motion movies of all time. The movie had a stellar A-list cast as it was about a fox who must work with his family to outwit three wealthy farmers trying to kill him for stealing their food.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Fantastic Mr. Fox via streaming services such as HBO Max.
Is Fantastic Mr. Fox available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Fantastic Mr. Fox is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max.
The filmmaker’s decision to try his hand at the animated genre with Fantastic Mr. Fox is still considered one of his underrated works to date, as the movie was way ahead of its time. Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr. Fox was remembered for its visuals and wry humor, as it even included the voice talents of Hollywood big names.
The 2009 movie has George Clooney as the lead fox who struggles with his responsibilities as a family man and his desire for a life of danger. Some of the other Hollywood stars who voiced the characters were Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, and Owen Wilson.
Watch Fantastic Mr. Fox streaming via HBO Max
Fantastic Mr. Fox is available to watch on HBO Max. Being Anderson’s first fully animated feature, the movie is considered a gem of a comedy masterpiece. It is pleasantly surprising that it is odd, witty, and probably more fun for adults than kids.
You can watch via Max, formerly known as HBO Max by following these steps:
- Go to HBOMax.com/subscribe
- Click ‘Sign Up Now’
- Choose your plan:
- $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year (with ads)
- $15.99 per month or $149.99 per year (ad-free)
- $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year (ultimate ad-free)
- Enter your personal information and password
- Select ‘Create Account’
Max With Ads provides the service’s streaming library at a Full HD resolution, allowing users to stream on up to two supported devices at once. Max Ad-Free removes the service’s commercials and allows streaming on two devices at once in Full HD. It also allows for 30 downloads at a time to allow users to watch content offline. On the other hand, Max Ultimate Ad-Free allows users to stream on four devices at once in a 4K Ultra HD resolution and provides Dolby Atmos audio and 100 downloads.
Fantastic Mr. Fox synopsis is as follows:
“The Fantastic Mr. Fox, bored with his current life, plans a heist against the three local farmers. The farmers, tired of sharing their chickens with the sly fox, seek revenge against him and his family.”
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