Flushed Away
Seen it?2006 | 85 min | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, adventure fans and families.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
London high-society mouse, Roddy is flushed down the toilet by Sid, a common sewer rat. Hang on for a madcap adventure deep in the sewer bowels of Ratropolis, where Roddy meets the resourceful Rita, the rodent-hating Toad and his faithful thugs, Spike and Whitey.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
72% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 BAFTA and 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$178 million worldwide on a $149 million budget; spent 1 week in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Bowers, Sam Fell
- Hugh JackmanRoddy (voice)
- Kate WinsletRita (voice)
- Ian McKellenThe Toad (voice)
- Jean RenoLe Frog (voice)
- Bill NighyWhitey (voice)
- Andy SerkisSpike (voice)
- Shane RichieSid (voice)
- Kathy BurkeRita's Mum (voice)
- David SuchetRita's Dad (voice)
- Miriam MargolyesRita's Grandma (voice)