The Rescuers

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The Rescuers

G

1977

1h 16m

Kids & Family

Adventure

Animation

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Bernard and Miss Bianca, two New York City mice, are members of the Rescue Aid Society, an international team that operates beneath the United Nations and comes to the aid of those in need. After receiving word that Penny, a young orphan, has been abducted by Madame Medusa, an evil woman seeking a precious diamond, the two set out to bring her back home, with help from other animal friends.

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Critics Consensus

Featuring superlative animation, off-kilter characters, and affectionate voice work by Bob Newhart and Eva Gabor, The Rescuers represents a bright spot in Disney's post-golden age.

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Victoria Mather

Daily Telegraph (UK)

04/21/2022

Although not one of the studio's classics, it has warmth, humor and delightful characterization.

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Angie Errigo

Empire Magazine

09/03/2008

3/5

A solid, child-friendly work which will keep little ones content, if not mesmerised.

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Variety Staff

Variety

09/03/2008

Four years of work were invested on this $7.5 million production and the expense, care, and expertise shows.

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

01/14/2023

The Rescuers is a film often forgotten, and it is easy to see why. While the film might not be a total disaster, it simply is bland and sadly wastes some genuine talent from both the animators and the performers.

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Tony Vandenberg

Washington Blade

05/23/2022

Overall, it is entertaining and ideal for children ages one to one hundred.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

08/31/2020

7/10

While it isn't the most complex or emotionally involving of Disney's masterpieces, it's still a notable work with loveable characters and family-friendly adventure.

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@RT78318624 Mar 3

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch Feb 1

The Rescuers is a charming Disney classic introducing Bernard and Miss Bianca, two clever mice on a mission to save a kidnapped girl. The story balances adventure, suspense, and humor, making it engaging for kids and adults alike. Bernard’s cautious earnestness pairs perfectly with Bianca’s elegance and wit, creating a memorable dynamic that drives the narrative. The animation is expressive and detailed, capturing both whimsy and tension, with creative environments that immerse viewers in the mice’s world. While the pacing is slower than the sequel and some supporting characters feel underdeveloped, the film succeeds in establishing a beloved duo and a fun, adventurous story. Its heartfelt moments, clever dialogue, and the sense of danger and triumph make it a timeless entry in Disney’s animated catalog, one that still resonates with audiences today.

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Kymber H.

@SandlotLover17 Jan 17

It’s like a worse version of Oliver and Co with different characters

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Blu B

@RT43513976 Jan 8

A Deep Cut Animated Classic. Solidly made all around. It's a suprsingly dark setting and reminds me of like Secret of Nimh. No suprise since Bluth worked on this. The only main issue is the setup is kind of loose, the characters don't have that much depth, and the biggest thing really is the mouse adventure feels seperate from the events of Penny for like 80% of the runtime. It's a pretty basic barebone setup. But it's got charm, solid execution and the characters are likeable. The villian is like a rip off of Cruella DeVille I feel like and is a bit over the top. But other than that there really isn't much else to say. It's something anyone should check out who is a fan of Walt Disney animated films, any voice actors in this, or animation from this time period.

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Sarah S.

@Braxton188 Dec 3

This villain’s ridiculous. “I don’t want money, I want MONEY!”

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Leah B

@LeahB3 Sep 8

I grew up watching it. It's lovely. The animation is perfect. It's so much fun. I enjoyed it even as an adult, maybe more so, with the added layer of nostalgia. But it's objectively wonderful. And the villain, madam Medusa is priceless

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Synopsis

Bernard and Miss Bianca, two New York City mice, are members of the Rescue Aid Society, an international team that operates beneath the United Nations and comes to the aid of those in need. After receiving word that Penny, a young orphan, has been abducted by Madame Medusa, an evil woman seeking a precious diamond, the two set out to bring her back home, with help from other animal friends.

Director: John Lounsbery, Wolfgang Reitherman, Art Stevens
Producer: Wolfgang Reitherman
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 22, 1977, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $21.1M
Runtime: 1h 16m

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