It is the story of one Mr. Fox and his wild-ways of hen heckling, turkey taking and cider sipping, nocturnal, instinctive adventures. He has to put his wild days behind him and do what fathers do best: be responsible. He is too rebellious. He is too wild. He is going to try "just one more raid" on the three nastiest, meanest farmers that are Boggis, Bunce and Bean. It is a tale of crossing the line of family responsibilities and midnight adventure and the friendships and awakenings of this country life that is inhabited by Fantastic Mr. Fox and his friends.

Cate Blanchett was originally the voice of Mrs. Fox, but was replaced by Meryl Streep.

Mr. Fox:
[in a cellar with many of the other animal characters] Allright, let's start planning. Who knows shorthand?

[Linda raises her hand]


Mr. Fox:
Great! Linda! Lutra Lutra - you got some dry paper?

[she holds up some paper]


Mr. Fox:
Here we go. Mole! Talpa Europea! What d'you got?


Mole:
I can see in the dark.


Mr. Fox:
That's incredible! We can use that! Linda?


Linda Otter:
Got it.


Mr. Fox:
Rabbit! Oryctolagus Cuniculus!


Rabbit:
I'm fast.


Mr. Fox:
You bet you are. Linda?


Linda Otter:
Got it.


Mr. Fox:
Beaver! Castor Fiber!


Beaver:
I can chew through wood.


Mr. Fox:
Amazing! Linda!


Linda Otter:
Got it.


Mr. Fox:
Badger! Meles Meles!


Badger:
Demolitions expert.


Mr. Fox:
What? Since when?

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