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The Rescuers
1977 78 min United States of America G 0+
★7.6
Fantasy, Family, Animation, Adventure
Director: John Lounsbery, Wolfgang Reitherman, Art Stevens
📖 Based on the novel
«The Rescuers series»
byMargery Sharp
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Description
Two agents of the mouse-run International Rescue Aid Society search for a little orphan girl kidnapped by sinister treasure hunters.
Budget:
$7.5M
US Gross:
$71.22M
Worldwide:
$169.02M
Starring
Bob Newhart
Actor
Eva Gabor
Actor
Geraldine Page
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1978
— Best Original Song
Key opinion
The Rescuers is generally regarded as an earnest, slightly dark entry in the Disney canon that successfully balances adventure with a more grounded, emotional tone. While some critics praise its charismatic protagonists and suspenseful atmosphere, others feel the animation and pacing suffer compared to the studio's golden age productions.
| Acting | The protagonists Bernard and Miss Bianca are consistently lauded as charismatic and engaging leads. | |
| Theme | Madame Medusa is widely recognized as a genuinely intimidating and effective villain, though her motivations are sometimes seen as simple. | |
| Emotion | The film utilizes a darker, more suspenseful tone—particularly in its swamp setting—which creates a unique atmosphere compared to traditional Disney whimsy. | |
| Production | The animation is divisive, with some finding the character-focused detail charming while others criticize the dark palette and flat backgrounds as a low point for the studio. | |
| Pacing | Views on the narrative's tempo are split between those who find the story engaging and those who view the pacing as slow or unengaging. |