Fox and the Hound 2, The

This topic contains:

• overall comments and recommendations
• details of classification and consumer advice lines for Fox and the Hound 2, The
• a review of Fox and the Hound 2, The completed by the Australian Council on Children and the Media (ACCM) on 19 May 2026.

Overall comments and recommendations

About the movie

This section contains details about the movie, including its classification by the Australian Government Classification Board and the associated consumer advice lines. Other classification advice (OC) is provided where the Australian film classification is not available.

ACCM review

This review of the movie contains the following information:

• a synopsis of the story
• themes
• use of violence
• material that may scare or disturb children
• product placement
• sexual references
• nudity and sexual activity
• use of substances
• coarse language
• the movie’s message

A synopsis of the story

The Fox and the Hound 2 (2006) is a heart-warming animated ‘midquel’, set in the beloved world of the original 1981 film. It follows Tod (voiced by Jonah Bobo) and Copper (voiced by Harrison Fahn), as they navigate their evolving friendship. The story begins with Copper, now a young hound, being lured into the world of country music by a group of singing dogs, ‘The Singin' Strays’, led by the charismatic, yet egotistical, music star, Dixie (voiced by Reba McEntire). As Copper pursues his dream, Tod struggles with feelings of abandonment, leading to complications in their friendship. The tension peaks when Copper must choose between fame, and loyalty to Tod. In the end, Copper realises that true friendship is more valuable than fame, leading to a heartfelt reunion.

Separation; Personal growth; Feelings of abandonment; the Impact of choices on relationships.

There is some violence in this movie, including:

• Lots of slapstick violence and chase scenes, including Widow Tweed chasing Amos, dog chases and grasshoppers chasing dogs!
• Hunting guns are seen and used and sometimes accidentally go off.
• Tod and Copper hide in the bushes as hunters pass by. There is a sense of danger and fear for their safety.
• Toward the climax, there’s a chase sequence where Tod and Copper must evade the hunters, heightening the suspense and sense of threat.
• Tod and Copper find themselves near a cliff while trying to escape the hunters.
• A confrontation between Tod and Dixie occurs when Tod feels frustrated and betrayed by Copper's decision to pursue a music career instead of prioritising their friendship. Tod expresses his anger, leading to some playful but mild fighting, including light shoving and barking.
• In separate scenes, the bus door closes on Cash and Dixie’s mouths.
• Widow Tweed throws a pie in Amos’ face.
• Widow Tweed attacks Amos with a broom.

Material that may scare or disturb children

In addition to the above-mentioned violent scenes, there are some scenes in this movie that could scare or disturb children under the age of five, including the following:

• A cow is hit by a dart and causes a stampede.
• Dixie is stuck in a carriage of a runaway Ferris wheel that rolls through the county fair, causing a lot of destruction but no one is hurt.
• During a music performance, there are moments of barking and growling, primarily from the singing dogs, which could be perceived as aggressive.
• A beehive falls on Amos’ head but he appears unhurt.

• Nothing further noted.

Product placement

• None noted.

Sexual references

• None noted.

Nudity and sexual activity

There is some nudity and sexual activity in this movie, including:

• Dixie dances suggestively during a song. Other animals copy her.
• Dixie and Cash are love interests and rub up against each other.
• Amos is shown in his boxer-shorts.

Use of substances

There is some use of substances in this movie, including:

• When she’s upset, Dixie says, “Come on, Zelda. I need a drink.” At the makeshift ‘bar’, she asks the ‘bartender’, “Give me one, straight”. Though her drink is a bowl of water.

Coarse language

There is some coarse language in this movie, including:

• Loser
• Dang it all
• Oh dang
• Sometimes I swear I just wanna bite him
• Darn
• Blow it out your ear
• Dumb Dog
• Heck.

In a nutshell

The Fox and the Hound 2, inspired by the beloved characters from the original 1981 film, is a charming, animated ‘midquel’ that follows Tod and Copper on their journey of friendship, (taking place midway through the timeline of the first film). Featuring lively music and vibrant animation, the film beautifully explores themes of loyalty and personal growth, and the challenges of pursuing one’s dreams. Due to its mild danger and emotional moments, it is best suited for audiences aged 6 and over, with parental guidance for ages 6 to 8.

The main messages from this movie are that love and friendship help us navigate challenges; that personal growth comes from embracing our responsibilities; and that our choices shape our destinies. The film emphasises the importance of courage and self-discovery in overcoming obstacles, and staying true to oneself.

Values in this movie that parents may wish to reinforce with their children include:

• Forgiveness
• Courage
• Friendship
• Loyalty
• Teamwork
• Responsibility
• Self-discovery
• Empathy.

This movie could also give parents the opportunity to discuss with their children attitudes and behaviours, and their real-life consequences, such as:

• Jealousy
• Peer pressure
• Abandonment
• Conflict resolution
• Respect for differences
• The challenges involved in following one's dreams.