# The Rescuers Down Under (1990)

> A brave boy, two determined mice, and a kangaroo rat race across the Australian wilderness to rescue a kidnapped child and protect a magnificent eagle from a ruthless poacher.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6159

## Facts

- Runtime: 77 min
- Genres: Animation, Family, Adventure, Action, Comedy
- Director: Hendel Butoy, Mike Gabriel
- Cast: Bob Newhart, Eva Gabor, John Candy, Tristan Rogers, Adam Ryen, George C. Scott, Wayne Robson, Douglas Seale
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100477/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: adventurous, witty, warm, family movie night, children’s weekend viewing

## Synopsis

A young boy's bravery leads to an extraordinary adventure in the Australian outback.

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- [An American Tail (1986)](https://ember.film/movie/2860)
- [Candleshoe (1977)](https://ember.film/movie/8662)
- [The Great Mouse Detective (1986)](https://ember.film/movie/5116)
- [Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin (1997)](https://ember.film/movie/8882)
- [The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (1999)](https://ember.film/movie/12516)
- [The Secret of NIMH (1982)](https://ember.film/movie/6663)
- [The Ewok Adventure (1984)](https://ember.film/movie/1260)
- [Winnie the Pooh (2011)](https://ember.film/movie/34590)

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