The Rescuers Down Under

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The Rescuers Down Under

G

1990

1h 14m

Kids & Family

Adventure

Animation

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Cody (Adam Ryen), a boy living in the Australian outback, frees a rare golden eagle from a trap. When an evil poacher (George C. Scott) kidnaps Cody to catch the eagle, a group of local animals contacts the Rescue Aid Society in New York City, who assign their top mice, Bernard (Bob Newhart) and Bianca (Eva Gabor), to the case. To save Cody and the eagle, the agents fly to Australia on a clumsy albatross (John Candy) and enlist the help of an adventurous kangaroo rat (Tristan Rogers).

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Critics Consensus

The Rescuers Down Under achieves moments of genuine wonder while adding Outback flavor to its charmingly modest story, making for a sequel that outdoes the original.

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Charles Solomon

Los Angeles Times

12/15/2024

With its exhilarating action sequences, Walt Disney Pictures' The Rescuers Down Under challenges the adventure films of Spielberg and Lucas and confirms the special power of animation to present extravagant fantasies on screen.

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Tony Squires

Sydney Morning Herald

12/15/2024

The storyline for the 29th full-length animated feature from Walt Disney Pictures is nothing spectacular, but its depiction of the Australian outback is a visual treat.

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Tribune

12/15/2024

3.5/4

It's a far better piece of animation than the dismal Oliver and Company of 1988 and last year's smartly conceived but indifferently executed Little Mermaid. Butoy and Gabriel obviously love their medium, the first Disney directors to do so in years.

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Dorothy Keenan

Buffalo News

12/15/2024

5/5

Pack up your children, grandchildren, neighbor children. For heaven's sake, go alone. But definitely go to the newest Walt Disney Pictures animated feature, The Rescuers Down Under.

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Scott Ross

News & Observer (Raleigh, NC)

12/15/2024

4/4

It has pushed the limits of visual style to something that approaches the splendor of Pinocchio. It may be the most beautiful animated film ever made in this country.

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Lawrence Toppman

Charlotte Observer

12/15/2024

3.5/4

At times, we seem to be on a thrill ride, plunging down a roller-coaster slope or cracking around a corner like a whip.

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Kevin P

Dec 19

A very exciting Disney action and adventure with an incredibly large scope. It's a huge improvement over the original with better animation, a better villain, better humor, and an all-around better experience. The poacher villain McLeach is awesome. George c Scott voices him with so much enthusiasm and personality, while also being a credible threat. His pet monitor lizard Joanna is very expressive and funny. John Candy is funny and passionate as always, this time voicing the albatross friend Wilbur. The movie takes full advantage of its bigger budget and Australian setting. The opening flight sequence with the golden eagle is a visual spectacle on such a grand scale. Truly breathtaking. The background art is amazing and gorgeous to watch. The main kid is okay. The proposal misunderstanding gag is amusing, albeit a bit cliche. The climax in the river of crocodiles was exciting, even if the ending was a bit abrupt. It's very fun & exciting movie, and very underrated!

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Sarah S.

@Braxton188 Dec 4

“But it’s an underrated classic!” Too bad it SUUUUUCKS.

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Juju S

Aug 22

Ce deuxième film déclasse largement le premier à mon sens. L'histoire est beaucoup plus intéressante et l'ambiance générale du film est plus légère que dans le premier. Le personnage de Bernard est toujours aussi touchant.

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James R

Jul 13

I honestly prefer this one to the original, even though I still like the original. I just like this one better. The story is more interesting (to me), it has good humour, I like the villain, and, what I think the best aspect is, the animation. I love all of the settings, and I think it's visually appealing. This is a rare case where I think a sequel is better than the original, and you should try it.

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Luke R.

@LuckyM0vi3Buff Jul 5

I seen this before the original movie and I prefer this sequel. The seagull is so funny! The animation is outstanding!

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Jun 19

Success in 1 hour and 14 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Internationally dubbed and subtitled worldwide!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Synopsis

Cody (Adam Ryen), a boy living in the Australian outback, frees a rare golden eagle from a trap. When an evil poacher (George C. Scott) kidnaps Cody to catch the eagle, a group of local animals contacts the Rescue Aid Society in New York City, who assign their top mice, Bernard (Bob Newhart) and Bianca (Eva Gabor), to the case. To save Cody and the eagle, the agents fly to Australia on a clumsy albatross (John Candy) and enlist the help of an adventurous kangaroo rat (Tristan Rogers).

Director: Hendel Butoy, Mike Gabriel
Producer: Thomas Schumacher
Screenwriter: Jim Cox, Karey Kirkpatrick, Joe Ranft
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures, Silver Screen Partners IV
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 16, 1990, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Runtime: 1h 14m
Sound Mix: Surround

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