Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- whimsical
- gentle
- playful
- family movie night
- rainy day
What critics said
The film was generally received as a pleasant, family-friendly Disney fairy adventure, though its aggregate reception was positive rather than strongly acclaimed.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Tinker Bell and her fairy companions work to keep their existence hidden from humans, especially the curious child Lizzy.
Lizzy's relationship with her father Dr. Griffiths forms an important emotional thread alongside her encounter with the fairies.
The film presents fairy life through colorful animation, flying sequences, and magical countryside environments.
Tinker Bell teams up with the rival fairy Vidia to protect the fairies and resolve the rescue situation.
Films like Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue, and why
The Secret World of Arrietty
shared family fantasy, animated fairy-tale setting, and child-centered magical adventure
Arthur and the Invisibles
shared gentle animated fantasy, human-child encounter, and themes of secrecy and friendship
The Borrowers
shared whimsical family adventure, magical miniature characters, and warm parent-child dynamics
Movie Details
- Director
- Bradley Raymond
- Release Date
- 2010-07-29
- Runtime
- 76 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (1049)
Cast
- Mae Whitman
- Lauren Mote
- Michael Sheen
- Pamela Adlon
- Lucy Liu
- Raven-Symoné
- Kristin Chenoweth
- Angela Bartys
- Rob Paulsen
- Jeff Bennett
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue about?
- Tinker Bell and a reluctant rival join forces when a curious human child brings the hidden fairy world dangerously close to discovery.
- What is Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue.
- What did critics think of Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue?
- The film was generally received as a pleasant, family-friendly Disney fairy adventure, though its aggregate reception was positive rather than strongly acclaimed.
- Which films are like Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue?
- Films with a similar feel include The Secret World of Arrietty, Arthur and the Invisibles, and The Borrowers.
- How long is Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue?
- Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue runs 76 minutes.
- Where can I watch Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue?
- In United States, Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue streams on Disney Plus.
