[2][3] The documentary had a limited theatrical release,[4] was distributed in DVD format by the political action committee MoveOn.org, and was sold online through Internet retailers such as Amazon.com.

[5] Following the release of Outfoxed, Greenwald and Brave New Films produced a related series of anti-Fox viral videos, collectively entitled Fox Attacks.

[3] Some of Outfoxed's coverage includes: Former Fox News journalists appear in the film critiquing the methods and perceived integrity of their former employer.

"[13] Howard Kurtz of The Washington Post praised Greenwald's uncovering of "...a handful of memos from a top Fox executive", which he argued suggested network bias over the war in Iraq and the investigation of the September 11 attacks.

It said that Jon Du Pre, identified as a former anchor in the film, had actually been a reporter, and that his contract had not been renewed because he was "a weak field correspondent and could not do live shots.