Question 1

What age is The Rescuers appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates The Rescuers (1977) best from about age 5. Two brave mice from the International Rescue Aid Society embark on a perilous mission to save a young orphan girl, Penny, who has been kidnapped by a greedy treasure huntress. They face many dangers, including treacherous swamps and dangerous henchmen, in their quest to bring Penny home safely.

Question 2

What is The Rescuers rated?

Accepted Answer

The Rescuers (1977) is rated G. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in The Rescuers?

Accepted Answer

Some peril and chases involve dangerous animals like crocodiles.; A character smokes a cigar and another is briefly seen with a drink.; The villain is quite menacing in her pursuit of the diamond.. Violence is mild, language is none to speak of, scary moments are moderate, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is mild.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in The Rescuers?

Accepted Answer

Courage and bravery; Friendship and teamwork; Helping those in need; Perseverance.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching The Rescuers?

Accepted Answer

Discuss why Madame Medusa wanted Penny and if greed is worth hurting others.; Talk about the importance of speaking up when you're in trouble.; How did Bernard and Miss Bianca show bravery despite being small?.

Question 6

Where can I watch The Rescuers?

Accepted Answer

The Rescuers (1977) is available on Disney Plus, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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