Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue

Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue

Year: 2010

Runtime: 76 mins

Language: English

Director: Bradley Raymond

AnimationAdventureFantasyFamily

While spending a summer on the mainland, Tinker Bell is unintentionally found as she explores a young girl's tiny fairy house. When a sudden storm forces the other fairies—under the confident leader Vidia—to mount a bold rescue, Tink forms a deep connection with the solitary little girl, learning the value of friendship and bravery.

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1

Fairy Camp on the Mainland

Tinker Bell and her friends attend a summer fairy camp on the mainland. Curious, Tink visits a nearby human house accompanied by Vidia, setting the stage for her adventures. They observe humans and their activities as the story begins to unfold.

Mainland Fairy Camp
2

Tink Enters the Human House

Out of curiosity, Tink ventures to the human house and enters a fairy house left by Lizzy. Vidia warns her repeatedly, but Tink ignores these warnings, and Vidia ends up shutting the door, accidentally trapping Tink inside. Lizzy returns and discovers Tink, deciding to take her home.

Lizzy's House
3

Lizzy Meets Tinker Bell

Lizzy finds Tinker Bell and is fascinated by her. She attempts to show Tink to her busy father, but he is preoccupied with research, and Lizzy decides to keep Tink a secret. Lizzy begins to record her fairy knowledge in her journal.

Lizzy's Room
4

Tink Fixes the Leaks

Seeing her father overwhelmed by leaks in the ceiling, Tink spends the night fixing the leaks to help him spend more quality time with Lizzy. Afterward, she releases a butterfly, unaware that it was meant for a museum display in London.

Lizzy's House
5

Vidia's Rescue Mission

Vidia rallies other fairies, including Rosetta and Iridessa, to rescue Tink. They build a boat to reach the house since flying is impossible in the rain. Their journey encounters a waterfall, causing the boat to crash, and they continue on foot.

Near Lizzy's House
6

Fairies Forgive Vidia

During the rescue, Vidia admits her fault in Tink's capture. Her friends forgive her, and they reinforce their friendship, focusing on saving Tink despite the obstacles caused by the rain and their inability to fly.

7

Lizzy's Father Rejects the Evidence

The next day, Lizzy tries to show her father that the leaks are fixed, but he blames her for the missing butterfly and sends her to her room. Despite her efforts, he remains dismissive and skeptical about fairies, dismissing Lizzy's claims.

Lizzy's House
8

Tink's Confrontation and Lizzy's Confession

Tink reveals herself to Lizzy's father during a heated moment. Lizzy confesses to her father about Tink and fairies. He still refuses to believe in them, causing distress for Lizzy. Tink then lashes out at Lizzy's father, surprising everyone.

Lizzy's House
9

Vidia Saves Tink from Capture

Vidia spots Dr. Griffiths about to catch Tinker Bell and quickly intervenes, getting caught herself. She is taken to London along with her discovery, while Lizzy and her friends chase after to rescue her and prove fairies' existence.

Lizzy's House / En Route to London
10

Flying to London

Lizzy and her fairy friends fly ahead to London to rescue Vidia and Tink. Tinker Bell tampers with the engine of her father's car, causing it to stop, which allows Lizzy to catch up and intervene just in time.

En route to London
11

Father Believes in Fairies

Lizzy pleads with her father to believe in fairies and not to take Vidia away. He finally listens and admits that Lizzy was right about Tink. The father then learns to fly with the fairies, reconciling with Lizzy.

London
12

Return to the Fairy Camp

The family and fairies return home, where Lizzy and her father enjoy a picnic outside the fairy camp tree. Lizzy documents her experiences and discoveries in her journal, symbolizing her acceptance of the fairy world and her bond with the fairies.

Fairy Camp Area

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