Written, produced, and directed by Wes Anderson (based on 1970 novel by Roald Dahl)
14th October 2009
Fantastic Mr. Fox is a 2009 American comedy film directed by Wes Anderson, who co-wrote the screenplay with Noah Baumbach. The project is based on the 1970 children's novel of the same name by Roald Dahl and uses stop motion animation. The plot follows the titular character Mr. Fox, as his spree of thefts results in his family, and later his community, being hunted down by three farmers known as Boggis, Bunce, and Bean. Released to critical acclaim, the film received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.