The Rescuers (1977): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Rescuers is a 1977 animated comedy directed by Wolfgang Reitherman and Art Stevens, starring John McIntire, Jeanette Nolan and Geraldine Page. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes and earned $71.2 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. It holds 68% on TMDB. Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Directors
- Wolfgang Reitherman , Art Stevens and John Lounsbery
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Rescuers About?
The premise of The Rescuers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two representatives from the Rescue Aid Society, the earnest Bernard and the elegant Bianca, are sent on a perilous mission to save a young orphan named Penny. Penny sends a desperate plea for help from an orphanage in Devil’s Bayou, where the greedy Madame Medusa plans to force her to search for a diamond as large as a goose's egg. Facing dangerous obstacles and Medusa’s menacing henchmen, the unlikely heroes must summon all their courage and ingenuity to overcome the challenges and bring Penny to safety.
The Rescuers Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- bayou
- orphan
- alligator
- animal hero
- new york city
- orphan girl
- teddy bear
- mouse
- albatross
- diamond
- dragonfly
- treasure hunt
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- 1970s
- 2d animation
- rescue
- bottle
- little girl
- mission
- message in a bottle
- orphanage
- tide
- riding a bird
- friendship
- lie
- good versus evil
- rescuer
- crying on a bed
- running away
- lantern
- hope
- falling into water
- faith
- crying
- cookie
- car
- cage elevator
- bat
- skeleton
- rescue from drowning
- car trouble
- skull
- child labor
- child abuse
- based on novel
- based on book
- psychological abuse
- evil woman
- kidnapping
- moonshine
- star died before release
Where to Watch The Rescuers
Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Rescuers Cast
John McIntire leads the cast, with Jeanette Nolan and Geraldine Page. Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, Art Stevens and John Lounsbery; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Wolfgang Reitherman - Co-director Art Stevens
- Co-director John Lounsbery
Also Starring in The Rescuers
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The Rescuers holds 68% on TMDB.
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TMDB 68% User score
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The Rescuers Plot Summary
What happens in The Rescuers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The tale unfolds in a swampy bayou, where we initially meet a young girl aboard an abandoned riverboat. In an innocent moment, she drops a bottle into the water, which begins a journey that will cross miles and lead to unforeseen adventures. As time passes, this bottle washes ashore in the bustling metropolis of New York City, where a group of inquisitive mice stumble upon it.
Full summary
The whole story of The Rescuers, scene by scene
The Rescuers Box Office
The Rescuers grossed $71.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$71.2M
- US & Canada
- $71.2M
The Rescuers Awards & Nominations
The Rescuers was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 1978 1 nomination- Nominated Music (Original Song)
The Rescuers Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer The Rescuers - 1977 Theatrical Trailer (35mm 4K)
- Trailer The Rescuers - 1998 Masterpiece Collection VHS Trailer #1
How Well Do You Know The Rescuers?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What does Penny send out in a bottle to ask for help?
Cars in The Rescuers
6 cars on screen, including the 1930 Bugatti and the 1965 Dodge Polara.
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Volkswagen Panel T1 Typ 2 Background role
The Rescuers Also Known As
47 alternative titles, including “Bernard et Bianca” and “As Aventuras de Bernardo e Bianca”.
- Also known as
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- Bernard et Bianca
- As Aventuras de Bernardo e Bianca
- 神勇小英雄
- Musepatruljen Bernard & Bianca
- Bernard & Bianca
- Пригоди Бернарда і Б'янки
- Бернард і Б'янка
- Рятувальники
- Les Aventures de Bernard & Bianca
- Bernard und Bianca
- Bernard und Bianca - Die Mäusepolizei
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- Mπερνάρ και Μπιάνκα
- نجات دهندگان
- امدادگران
- Μπερνάρ και Μπιάνκα: Κομμάντος της σωτηρίας
- Bernard & Bianca: Kommandos tis sotirias
- Bernard & Bianca - Die Mäusepolizei
- Le avventure di Bianca e Bernie
- Les Aventures de Bernard et Bianca
- Bernard och Bianca
- Bernard og Bianca
- De Reddertjes
- 救难小英雄
- Los rescatadores
- Спасатели
- Bernard i Bianka
- Pelastuspartio Bernard ja Bianca
- A mentőcsapat
- הרפתקאות ברנרד וביאנקה
- Micii salvatori
- Záchranáři
- Μπερνάρ & Μπιάνκα: Κομάντος Σωτηρίας
- 생쥐 구조대
- ビアンカの大冒険
- Bernardo e Bianca
- Kurtarma Ekibi
- Спасиоци
- Gelbėtojai
- المنقذون
- Bernardo y Bianca
- 救難小英雄
- หนูหริ่งหนูหรั่งผจญเพชรตาปีศาจ
- Záchranári
- Nhân Viên Cứu Hộ
- Els rescatadors
- نجاتدهندگان
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Movies Like The Rescuers
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Rescuers Down Under, The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue and The Secret of NIMH.
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The Rescuers Down Under 1990 -
The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue 1997 -
The Secret of NIMH 1982 -
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers 2022 -
Rescue Dog 1947 -
Cinderella and the Secret Prince 2019 -
DuckTales: The Movie – Treasure of the Lost Lamp 1990 -
The Pintins to the Rescue 2000 -
Rescue Heroes: The Movie 2003 -
The Aristocats 1970 -
Cinderella 1994 -
The Princess Bride 1987
The Rescuers FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of The Rescuers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Rescuers?
The Rescuers runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was The Rescuers released?
The Rescuers was released on June 22, 1977.
Who directed The Rescuers?
The Rescuers was directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, Art Stevens and John Lounsbery.
More films by Wolfgang Reitherman Who is in the cast of The Rescuers?
The Rescuers stars John McIntire, Jeanette Nolan and Geraldine Page, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Rescuers?
In the US, The Rescuers is streaming on Disney Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Rescuers make at the box office?
The Rescuers grossed $71.2 million worldwide.
How is The Rescuers rated?
The Rescuers has 68% on TMDB.
Was The Rescuers nominated for any awards?
The Rescuers received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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