The Amazing Maurice

A streetwise cat stumbles upon a youngster who is surrounded by a horde of oddly literate rats. The animated adventure follows their unlikely partnership, with the characters brought to life by the voices of Hugh Laurie and Emilia Clarke in the series.

The Amazing Maurice is an animated adventure film presented as a programme. It falls squarely within the movie genre, offering a fully animated experience that follows a whimsical, yet gritty, storyline. The central narrative follows a savvy, street‑wise cat who stumbles upon a young child in possession of an entire horde of rats. These rodents are anything but ordinary; they display an unexpected knack for reading, setting the stage for a peculiar partnership between the feline, the kid, and the literate vermin. The production brings the characters to life through the vocal talents of Hugh Laurie and Emilia Clarke, whose performances add colour and personality to the animated world. Their voices help convey the mischievous charm of the cat and the curious nature of the child’s unusual companions. Overall, the film blends the cheeky attitude of its feline lead with the surprising intellect of the rats, delivering an adventure that’s both quirky and engaging, all wrapped up in a vibrant, fully animated package.