The Rescuers Down Under (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1990, The Rescuers Down Under is a fantasy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Mike Gabriel, running about 77 minutes. “Hang On For The Most Thrilling Ride Of Your Life!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lawless poacher wants to capture a majestic and rare golden eagle, so he kidnaps the boy who knows where to find the bird. Not to worry -- the Rescue Aid Society's top agents, heroic mice Miss Bianca and Bernard, fly to Australia to save the day. Accompanying the fearless duo are bumbling albatross Wilbur and local field operative Jake the Kangaroo Rat.
Who’s in it. The Rescuers Down Under stars Bob Newhart as Bernard (voice), Eva Gabor as Miss Bianca (voice), John Candy as Wilbur (voice) and Tristan Rogers as Jake (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Rescuers Down Under has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $47.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rescuers Down Under page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rescuers Down Under tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rescuers Down Under (1990)?
- In US, The Rescuers Down Under is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rescuers Down Under worth watching?
- The Rescuers Down Under holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rescuers Down Under?
- The Rescuers Down Under stars Bob Newhart, Eva Gabor, John Candy, Tristan Rogers and Adam Ryen.
- When was The Rescuers Down Under released?
- The Rescuers Down Under was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.