The Rescuers Down Under (1990) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated G • 1990 • 1h 17m
In this animated adventure, two mouse agents travel to Australia to rescue a young boy and a rare eagle from a cruel poacher. While rated G, the film is recommended for ages 6 and up due to several sequences of moderate action and peril involving a menacing villain. Parents should be aware of scenes featuring animal traps, gunfire, and a child being dangled over a crocodile pit.
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Is The Rescuers Down Under appropriate for kids?
In this animated adventure, two mouse agents travel to Australia to rescue a young boy and a rare eagle from a cruel poacher. While rated G, the film is recommended for ages 6 and up due to several sequences of moderate action and peril involving a menacing villain. Parents… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Rescuers Down Under
What happens in The Rescuers Down Under, moment by moment
- 0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:51 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:59 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Rescuers Down Under
None.
Violence and gore in The Rescuers Down Under
Moderate. A menacing poacher threatens a child and animals — peril over a crocodile pit, gunfire, and tense captures. Bloodless but with a genuinely scary villain.
Language in The Rescuers Down Under
None of note.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Rescuers Down Under
None of note.
Mature themes in The Rescuers Down Under
Courage, conservation, and protecting the vulnerable. A brisk adventure; the villain and the danger to the boy are the main intensity.
Scary moments in The Rescuers Down Under
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Rescuers Down Under yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Rescuers Down Under appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Rescuers Down Under is best for ages 6+. It's rated G. In this animated adventure, two mouse agents travel to Australia to rescue a young boy and a rare eagle from a cruel poacher. While rated G, the film is recommended for ages 6 and up due to several sequences of moderate…
What age rating does The Rescuers Down Under have?
The Rescuers Down Under is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.
What is The Rescuers Down Under about?
In this animated adventure, two mouse agents travel to Australia to rescue a young boy and a rare eagle from a cruel poacher. While rated G, the film is recommended for ages 6 and up due to several sequences of moderate action and peril involving a menacing villain. Parents should be aware of scenes featuring animal…
Is there sex or nudity in The Rescuers Down Under?
None.
How violent is The Rescuers Down Under?
Moderate. A menacing poacher threatens a child and animals — peril over a crocodile pit, gunfire, and tense captures. Bloodless but with a genuinely scary villain.
Is the language in The Rescuers Down Under appropriate for kids?
None of note.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Rescuers Down Under?
None of note.
What mature themes appear in The Rescuers Down Under?
Courage, conservation, and protecting the vulnerable. A brisk adventure; the villain and the danger to the boy are the main intensity.
How long is The Rescuers Down Under?
The Rescuers Down Under runs 77 minutes, directed by Hendel Butoy, Mike Gabriel, released in 1990.
Where can I read the full The Rescuers Down Under parent guide?
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