The Rescuers Down Under

G

Released Nov 16, 1990

1 hr. 14 min.

Kids & Family

Adventure

Animation

List

72%

29 Reviews

Tomatometer

68%

50,000+ Ratings

Audience Score

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).

Read More

Read Less

Watch on Fandango at Home

Premiered Nov 29

Buy Now

Fandango at Home

Prime Video

Disney+

Apple TV

Watch The Rescuers Down Under with a subscription on Disney+, rent on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV, or buy on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV.

Critics Consensus

Though its story is second-rate, The Rescuers Down Under redeems itself with some remarkable production values -- particularly its flight scenes.

Read Critics Reviews

Noe G

The rescuers down under is my most favorite Disney film. I give this movie. A 10/10

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/06/24

Full Review

Audience Member

Very cool animation and good story

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/03/24

Full Review

C Z

In my opinion, one of the 2 best Disney animated films of all time. The other being "The Great Mouse Detective".

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/06/24

Full Review

Seven E

Absolutely gorgeous animation, loveable characters, very entertaining. John Candy's Wilbur was a delight, as expected, and the villain is a proper dark Disney villain with nothing sympathetic about them that we need to see more of these days. This movie was part of Disney's renaissance for a reason, and deserves to be treasured as one.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/04/23

Full Review

Clay G

To much act 1 and barely enough act 2. But still a must see.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/30/23

Full Review

T. H

Not aged all that well. Pretty dumb, but good for kids.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/04/23

Full Review

Read all reviews

Post a rating

Hendel Butoy

Director

Mike Gabriel

Director

Bob Newhart

Bernard

Eva Gabor

Miss Bianca

John Candy

Wilbur

Tristan Rogers

Jake

Show Less Cast & Crew

Show More Cast & Crew

79%

68%

The Rescuers

53%

64%

Pocahontas

TRAILER

for Pocahontas

82%

76%

Hercules

53%

62%

Oliver & Company

37%

66%

Brother Bear

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

View more photos

Beth Dunlop

Miami Herald

Newhart and Gabor are truly delightful as Bernard and Miss Bianca. The characters are tailored to their particular comedic talents, so The Rescuers Down Under has a wry edge to it. John Candy has his funny moments as well.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 18, 2021

Full Review

Empire Magazine

The Rescuers' identification/memorableness factor remains second division.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 13, 2009

Full Review

Variety Staff

Variety

This sort-of sequel to the 1977 hit The Rescuers boasts reasonably solid production values and fine character voices. Too bad they're set against such a mediocre story that adults may duck.

Mar 26, 2009

Full Review

Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

While the film might not be perfect, it does feel like The Rescuers Down Under is one of the more well-rounded and deserving Disney features that gets overlooked and discredited all too often.

Dec 31, 2023

Full Review

Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

The overall story is less poignant than in the previous film, but the main characters still have charm and several new supporting roles are undeniably creative.

Rated: 6/10

Sep 24, 2020

Full Review

Rachel Wagner

rachelsreviews.net

They were clearly going for an Indiana Jones vibe with Rescuers Down Under and in every way they succeeded.

Rated: A

May 8, 2019

Full Review

Read all reviews

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
Screenwriter: Jim Cox, Karey Kirkpatrick, Joe Ranft
Production Co: Silver Screen Partners IV, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 16, 1990, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Sound Mix: Surround

Most Popular at Home Now