The Rescuers
The Rescuers

The Rescuers

1977Movie78 minEnglish

Two agents of the mouse-run International Rescue Aid Society search for a little orphan girl kidnapped by sinister treasure hunters.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Metacritic77/100
Google Users86%
Director: Wolfgang Reitherman, Art Stevens, John LounsberyGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Two brave mice from the Rescue Aid Society, Bernard and Miss Bianca, journey to the Devil's Bayou to rescue a kidnapped orphan named Penny. Guided by local swamp creatures, they face dangers and outwit a sinister pawnshop owner, Madame Medusa, who seeks a valuable diamond Penny was forced to find. Their mission is a race against time to save Penny and recover the stolen treasure.

Critical Reception

The Rescuers was met with positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success, praised for its charming animation, engaging story, and memorable characters. It is considered one of Disney's animated classics from the Renaissance era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its heartwarming story and charming animation.
  • The characters of Bernard and Miss Bianca are endearing and well-developed.
  • Appreciated for its adventurous plot and satisfying resolution.

Google audience: Audiences generally loved The Rescuers, highlighting its classic Disney charm, the bravery and kindness of its mouse protagonists, and the exciting adventure. Many recall it fondly from their childhood.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Someone's Waiting for You".

Fun Fact

The characters of Bernard and Miss Bianca were inspired by the filmmakers' own pets.

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CinemaSerf

Though this isn't maybe the best of stories, it's more than made up for by a bunch of entertaining personalities. For many years "Madame Medusa" has been terrorising the Bayou with her pal "Mr. Snoops" and her twin alligators, as she tries ...