In the movies, when someone needs to be rescued from a dangerous situation, the only ones crazy enough to do it are usually their friends. As 'Search Party' hits theaters, check out a few of our favorite buddy rescues on film.
Toy Story 2 (1999)
After Woody gets taken by an unscrupulous toy collector, Buzz Lightyear and his fellow toys set out to rescue him.
Rush Hour (1998)
When the daughter of a Chinese dignitary gets kidnapped, Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker must work together in order to save her.
STRIPES (1981)
Joining the Army seemed like a fun idea at the time, until their friends got stuck behind the Iron Curtain and need rescue.
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
When Dorothy is held captive by the Wicked Witch of the West, the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, and Scarecrow must outsmart the witch's guards in order to get their new pal back to Kansas. And Toto, too!
Spy Game (2001)
After his protégé is captured, a retiring CIA operative must use every trick he knows in order to save him.
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
The Force is strong with Luke Skywalker, sure. But even this Jedi needs pals like Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca and C-3PO to save him from Darth Vader.
The Expendables (2010)
A group of aging action heroes must decide to either run and save themselves or risk everything to save another. Guess which one they pick?
Tropic Thunder (2008)
While on location filming a war movie, a group of actors must put aside their hilarious differences in order to save one of their own from gun-toting drug lords.
The Three Musketeers (2011)
Having disbanded, The Musketeers must reunite in order to save France. You know, "all for one and one for all" and all that...
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
A close-knit group of soldiers must go behind enemy lines and risk their lives to save one man. "Earn this," indeed.
The Wild Bunch (1969)
When one of their own is captured, a group of aging outlaws engage in several slow-mo gunfights to save him.
The Blues Brothers (1980)
Claiming to be on a "mission from God," Jake and Ellwood must get their band back together in order to save the orphanage where they were raised.
The Goonies (1985)
"Goonies never say die!" But that doesn't stop a family of crooks and a series of booby traps from trying to kill the Goonies as they search for hidden treasure in order to save their homes.
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