Flushed Away

A household rodent gets flushed down a toilet and finds itself marooned in an extensive subterranean rat metropolis beneath London’s sewers. The film is an animated comedy in a whimsical adventure, featuring voice performances by Hugh Jackman and Kate Winslet.

Flushed Away is an animated comedy film that follows the conventions of a light‑hearted adventure designed for a broad audience. The programme is presented in a fully animated format, allowing the story to unfold through colourful, stylised visuals that support its humorous tone. The central narrative centres on a domesticated rodent who, after being unintentionally flushed down a toilet, finds himself marooned in an extensive underground settlement inhabited by rats. This hidden city lies beneath the streets of London, turning the city's sewer system into an unexpected backdrop for the protagonist’s escapade. The plot follows his attempts to navigate this unfamiliar environment while confronting the challenges of being stranded far from his original home. Beyond the core storyline, the film builds its world around a vast rat metropolis that occupies the depths of London’s sewage network. The setting functions as both a physical maze and a comedic stage, providing ample opportunities for visual gags and slap‑stick moments. As an animated production, the movie relies on its cartoonish aesthetic to deliver the humour, ensuring that the adventure remains engaging and accessible throughout its runtime.