Year of the Fox

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Year of the Fox

2025

1h 37m

Drama

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In the rarefied air of 1990s Aspen, teenage Ivy (Sarah Jeffery, The Six Triple Eight) is grappling with her emerging sexuality amid the emotional fallout of her parents' divorce. When her father invites her into the elite party scene, Ivy catches the attention of a wealthy predatory figure, and she and her friends begin to play with rules they haven't written and don't fully understand. As illusions crumble and role models disappoint, Ivy must determine whether to follow the paths of her peers and the women before her or forge her way on her own terms.

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Jessica Baxter

Hammer to Nail

Aug 22

Kudos to the casting director, Amey René, who knocked it out of the park. The main actors deliver in spades, but they’re ably backed by a solid supporting cast.

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Grant Hermanns

Screen Rant

Aug 22

Megan Griffiths' Year of the Fox may mean well regarding its core theme, but its delivery borders on inappropriate with just how blunt it becomes.

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Liz Whittemore

AWFJ.org

Aug 20

The insidious dynamic beneath booze and drug-fueled parties screams off the screen. The narrative of young girls and wealthy older men never makes a trusted combination. The story screams Epstein from the very beginning.

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Marya E. Gates

Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)

08/06/2025

There is a lot stuffed into this drama, and while the emotional details are deeply felt, it all ends up pretty jumbled.

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Vannah Taylor

MovieJawn

08/01/2025

Staying clear of any thrilling or romantic drama, it instead favors realism in the messiness of family and friendships. So, if you are keen on slice-of-life dramas and stories about daddy issues, then Year of the Fox is sure to satisfy.

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Michael Ward

Should I See It

05/21/2023

4/5

I’m happy to mention it is one of Megan Griffiths' best.

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch Jan 19

Year of the Fox is a coming-of-age drama that tries to explore heavy themes like identity, insecurity, and self-worth, but it struggles to handle them responsibly. The film centers on an uncomfortable age-gap dynamic that is never properly questioned, making the story feel ethically messy rather than insightful. Instead of examining consequences, the screenplay treats several troubling situations as normal, which creates discomfort without purpose. Issues like body shaming, drugs, alcohol, and emotional trauma are introduced but rarely given the depth they deserve, often feeling brushed aside or used for shock value. The direction feels unfocused, with tonal shifts that make it unclear what message the film wants to deliver. Performances are passable, but the characters are limited by weak writing and uneven development. While the film touches on serious real-life issues, it never fully connects them into a meaningful narrative. It’s not unwatchable, but it’s awkward

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Eliza F.

@Kittykitty49 Aug 21

This is a solid indie.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 08/01/2025

Success in 1 hour and 37 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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In the rarefied air of 1990s Aspen, teenage Ivy (Sarah Jeffery, The Six Triple Eight) is grappling with her emerging sexuality amid the emotional fallout of her parents' divorce. When her father invites her into the elite party scene, Ivy catches the attention of a wealthy predatory figure, and she and her friends begin to play with rules they haven't written and don't fully understand. As illusions crumble and role models disappoint, Ivy must determine whether to follow the paths of her peers and the women before her or forge her way on her own terms.

Director: Megan Griffiths
Producer: Eliza Flug, Lacey Leavitt, Jennifer Roth
Screenwriter: Eliza Flug
Distributor: Monument Releasing
Production Co: A Cautionary Tale
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 1, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 19, 2025
Runtime: 1h 37m

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