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6.6 / 10(1,440 votes)IMDbG19901h 17m$47.4M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

The Rescuers Down Under

“Hang on for the most thrilling ride of your life!”

Synopsis

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.

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The Rescuers Down Under - Sneak Peek #1 (September 21, 1990)

Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-05

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 16, 1990

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 20, 1991

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.25x ROI)

Production Budget

$38M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$47.4M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.25x

+$9.4M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $38MWorldwide: $47.4M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Hendel Butoy, Mike Gabriel
Screenplay & Story
Jim Cox, Joe Ranft, Byron Simpson, Karey Kirkpatrick
Original Score
Bruce Broughton
Original Title
The Rescuers Down Under
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 17m
Production Budget
$38M
Worldwide Gross
$47.4M
Production Studios
Silver Screen Partners IV, Walt Disney Feature Animation

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Hendel Butoy, Mike Gabriel

Screenplay & Story

Jim Cox, Joe Ranft, Byron Simpson, Karey Kirkpatrick, Margery Sharp, Ed Gombert, Gary Trousdale, Brenda Chapman, Chris Sanders, Roger Allers, Will Finn, Glen Keane, Robert Lence, Vance Gerry, Kirk Wise, Kelly Asbury

Original Score & Music

Bruce Broughton

Film Editing

Michael Kelly

Producers

Thomas Schumacher

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Margery Sharp

Department Leadership Roster

Jim Cox

Screenplay

Bruce Broughton

Bruce Broughton

Original Music Composer

Joe Ranft

Joe Ranft

Screenplay

Hendel Butoy

Hendel Butoy

Director

Mike Gabriel

Mike Gabriel

Director

Byron Simpson

Screenplay

Thomas Schumacher

Thomas Schumacher

Producer

Karey Kirkpatrick

Karey Kirkpatrick

Screenplay

Michael Kelly

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: G

G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)G

General — Suitable for all audiences.

Germany (FSK)0

FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

United States (MPAA)G

General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rescuers Down Under

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Rescuers Down Under 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 directed The Rescuers Down Under?

The Rescuers Down Under was directed by Hendel Butoy, Mike Gabriel.

Who stars in The Rescuers Down Under?

The principal cast of The Rescuers Down Under includes Bob Newhart, Eva Gabor, John Candy, Tristan Rogers, Adam Ryen.

When was The Rescuers Down Under released and how long is it?

The Rescuers Down Under was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.

What was the box office and production budget of The Rescuers Down Under?

The Rescuers Down Under had a reported production budget of $38M and grossed $47.4M at the worldwide box office (1.25 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for The Rescuers Down Under?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rescuers Down Under was composed by Bruce Broughton.

Is The Rescuers Down Under based on a book or true story?

The Rescuers Down Under is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Margery Sharp".

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rescuers Down Under?

The Rescuers Down Under holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).