The Rescuers Down Under

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The Rescuers Down Under

G

Released Nov 16, 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

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

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

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.

Rated: 3.5/4

Dec 15, 2024

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Dorothy Keenan

Buffalo News

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.

Rated: 5/5

Dec 15, 2024

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Scott Ross

News & Observer (Raleigh, NC)

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.

Rated: 4/4

Dec 15, 2024

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Lawrence Toppman

Charlotte Observer

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

Rated: 3.5/4

Dec 15, 2024

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Juju S

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.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/22/25

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James R

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.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/13/25

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Luke R.

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

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/13/25

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Stephen C

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/26/25

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Thomas S

— Un excellent souvenir. Le rythme est effréné, l’humour souvent pensé aussi pour les adultes, et les thématiques étonnamment matures pour un film Disney : crainte d’être supplanté par un rival amoureux, demande en mariage, violences faites aux enfants, et surtout la question de l’honnêteté, illustrée par Cody qui refuse de collaborer avec McLeach malgré la pression.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/05/25

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Kauã L

I think this is even better than Disney's, technically and animation-wise. Note: 7

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/04/25

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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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