The Rescuers

1977·Movie
1h 18min·G

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The Rescuers fingerprint

Striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Kept in the background

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

Two tiny agents vs. the world's wickedest woman in a dazzling animated adventure!

Two agents of the mouse-run International Rescue Aid Society search for a little orphan girl kidnapped by sinister treasure hunters.
Classic Disney AnimationHeartwarming AdventureAnimal CharactersOrphan Rescue StoryUnderdog HeroesGentle & CharmingFamily-Friendly MysteryGood vs. EvilNostalgic ComfortHopeful

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Rescuers

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Where can I stream The Rescuers legally?

The Rescuers is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Rescuers worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Rescuers rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is The Rescuers?

1 h 18 min

The Rescuers runs 1 h 18 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Rescuers?

Critics77
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate The Rescuers higher (77) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Rescuers a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$169 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $169 million worldwide, 22.5 times its budget.

What language is The Rescuers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Rescuers?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Rescuers in 81 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Rescuers use?

Maybe Ever AfterAwesome by AnalysisSerious BusinessOff Like a ShotAdaptational Location ChangeAngry Fist-ShakeSomewhere, a Herpetologist Is CryingUnwilling SuspensionHillbilly MoonshinerRagtag Bunch of MisfitsReckless Gun UsageNice Job Fixing It, Villain!and 174 more

TV Tropes lists 186 storytelling tropes for The Rescuers, including Maybe Ever After, Awesome by Analysis, Serious Business.

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