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The Rescuers Down Under

1990Movie1 h 17 minG

AnimationFamily
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic686.9Rotten Tomatoes85%68%

A heartwarming, wondrous animated movie.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for big ideas, scares or brutality.

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Story

Hang on for the most thrilling ride of your life!

A lawless poacher wants to capture a majestic and rare golden eagle, so he kidnaps the boy who knows where to find the bird. Not to worry -- the Rescue Aid Society's top agents, heroic mice Miss Bianca and Bernard, fly to Australia to save the day. Accompanying the fearless duo are bumbling albatross Wilbur and local field operative Jake the Kangaroo Rat.

Feels like

  • Classic Disney Animation
  • Family Adventure
  • Outback Setting
  • Heroic Animal Rescuers
  • Conservation Theme
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • High-Flying Action
  • Charming Characters
  • Childhood Favorite

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Mike Gabriel, Hendel Butoy
Written by
Joe Ranft, Karey Kirkpatrick, Jim Cox
Produced by
Thomas Schumacher
Music by
Bruce Broughton

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Facts

November 16, 1990 · 1 h 17 min · G

Released
November 16, 1990
Runtime
1 h 17 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Animation, Family, Adventure, Action, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$38 million
Box office
$47 million
Available in
66 countries

Tropes

"Oh, Crap!" Fakeout, Moment Killer, Lyrical Dissonance +9

  • "Oh, Crap!" Fakeout
  • Moment Killer
  • Lyrical Dissonance
  • Open Sesame
  • Gilligan Cut
  • Water Is Dry
  • David Versus Goliath
  • The Joy of First Flight
  • Death Faked for You
  • Reptiles Are Abhorrent
  • Bizarre Instrument
  • Would Hurt a Child

12 of 211 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Rescuers Down Under?"

Questions about The Rescuers Down Under

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Rescuers Down Under?

Disney+

In the United States, The Rescuers Down Under streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 59 other countries.

Is The Rescuers Down Under worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 68).

Is The Rescuers Down Under a sequel?

  1. The Rescuers (1977)
  2. The Rescuers Down Under (1990)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after The Rescuers (1977).

Is The Rescuers Down Under okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Rescuers Down Under make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (5 of 10) and slapstick (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Rescuers Down Under?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Rescuers Down Under use?

"Oh, Crap!" FakeoutMoment KillerLyrical DissonanceOpen SesameGilligan CutWater Is DryDavid Versus GoliathThe Joy of First FlightDeath Faked for YouReptiles Are AbhorrentBizarre InstrumentWould Hurt a Childand 199 more

TV Tropes lists 211 tropes for it, including "Oh, Crap!" Fakeout, Moment Killer, and Lyrical Dissonance.