The Belstone Fox (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1973, The Belstone Fox is a drama film directed by James Hill, running about 88 minutes. “When you hunt the Belstone Fox ... you hunt HIS way” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the novel "The Ballad of the Belstone Fox", this heartwarming film chronicles the life of a fox much smarter than the dogs that hunt him. In fact, they never could catch him!
Who’s in it. The Belstone Fox stars Eric Porter as Asher Smith, Jeremy Kemp as John Kendrick, Bill Travers as Tod and Rachel Roberts as Cathie Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Belstone Fox has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Belstone Fox page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Belstone Fox tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Belstone Fox (1973)?
- In GB, The Belstone Fox is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Belstone Fox worth watching?
- The Belstone Fox holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Belstone Fox?
- The Belstone Fox stars Eric Porter, Jeremy Kemp, Bill Travers, Rachel Roberts and Heather Wright.
- When was The Belstone Fox released?
- The Belstone Fox was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.