The Rescuers1977The Rescuers
1977
A message in a bottle reaches the Rescue Aid Society, a league of mice at the United Nations. Elegant Miss Bianca and timid janitor Bernard set off to find Penny, an orphan girl kidnapped by the greedy Madame Medusa and held in a bayou swamp.
The default: films the whole family can watch together; any scary or intense moments for the littlest viewers are flagged in the Context Notes.
Why it’s here
Two mice answer an orphan girl's plea, an old cat tells Penny that faith is what keeps you going, and she's finally adopted into a family.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
An orphan is kidnapped and forced into a dangerous cave, Medusa fires a shotgun, and there are alligators, all intense for little ones. Moonshine drinking is played for laughs.
The Rescuers (1977)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- What did Rufus tell Penny about faith?
- Why did Bernard keep going even though he was afraid?
- What did you think of Madame Medusa?
- What do you think Penny wanted most?
Content advisory
Common Sense Media 6+: a kidnapped orphan, a shotgun fired, near drowning; an adult calls a child a "brat"; mice drink moonshine.
Trailer
Best edition
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The Rescuers (1977)
DVD · May 20, 2003
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