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Flushed Away

2006

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.

Ages 7+Source checked

Why this age? Generally suitable for children, but frequent cartoon danger includes abduction, pursuit, threatening villains, a planned flood, and characters in peril. Toilet humor and mild romance are also present. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age7+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Romance2/5
  • Violence2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Minor brand mentions or generic product designs common in animation.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

The villain's backstory involves being flushed down a toilet; no main character deaths.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild, occasional comic rude humor or name-calling.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Roddy and Rita develop a romantic relationship and choose to stay together; romance supports the adventure but is not highly intimate.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Threatening villains, kidnapping, pursuit, dangerous gears, freezing liquid nitrogen, and a planned sewer flood may frighten younger viewers.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Contains very mild innuendo and crude humor related to sewer themes.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Brief mentions of drinking or social settings, not glamorized.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Cartoon chases, attacks, abduction, escape struggles, and characters endangered by machinery and a flood; violence is fantastical and not graphically presented.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Roddy returns to danger to rescue Rita, and the pair confront the Toad’s plan despite significant peril.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

The imaginative sewer city, junk-built vehicles, inventive escapes, and unusual animal world strongly encourage playful imagination and creative problem-solving.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse ensemble of rat characters with distinct personalities.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental lessons about cooperation and environment.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Characters help one another, protect family, forgive misunderstandings, and cooperate against the Toad, although betrayal and exploitation also drive parts of the plot.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The story emphasizes friendship, loyalty, cooperation, honesty, belonging, and taking responsibility rather than living selfishly or proudly.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Roddy grows from lonely and self-centered to brave and loyal; Rita is resourceful and caring, though characters also make selfish or deceptive choices.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Flushed Away would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Flushed Away, and what caused that change?
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