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Flushed Away (2006) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2006 · 85 min · English
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Directed by
Sam Fell, David Bowers
Starring
Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Kate Winslet
Budget
$149M

A pampered pet rat is unexpectedly plunged into the gritty underworld of Ratropolis, a bustling city beneath the sewers of London. He reluctantly joins forces with a resourceful sewer rat to navigate this strange new world and reclaim his posh life. Their journey is complicated by the schemes of Le Frog and his gang, as well as a vengeful toad determined to eliminate unwanted visitors from the rat community.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (16)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Flushed Away
  6. 6 Every angle

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16 events in order · contains spoilers

Flushed Away Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Flushed Away (2006) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Roddy's Comfortable Life

    Roddy St. James lives a life of luxury as a pampered pet, enjoying all the comforts of his Kensington apartment. He relishes the attention from his owners and the plush surroundings that his lifestyle offers.

    Where
    Kensington
  2. Sid's Intrusion

    One fateful night, a sewer rat named Sid emerges from the drain and disrupts Roddy's tranquil life. Sid's appearance sparks a series of unexpected events as Roddy realizes his space is being invaded.

  3. The Flushing Incident

    In an attempt to reclaim his apartment, Roddy tries to flush Sid down the toilet, deceitfully presenting it as a Jacuzzi. However, Sid turns the tables by flushing Roddy instead, propelling him into the sewers.

    Where
    Kensington
  4. Arrival in Ratropolis

    Roddy finds himself in Ratropolis, a chaotic sewer city that resembles London. This strange new world is vastly different from his comfortable life, filled with surprises and challenges.

    Where
    Ratropolis
  5. Meeting Rita Malone

    In Ratropolis, Roddy encounters Rita Malone, a savvy scavenger with a boat named the Jammy Dodger. Rita proves to be resourceful, and Roddy hopes she can help him find his way back to his luxurious home.

    Where
    Ratropolis
  6. Capture by Spike and Whitey

    Roddy and Rita are captured by Spike and Whitey, henchmen of the villainous Toad. They are taken to face the Toad, who has sinister plans for them involving revenge and a stolen ruby.

    Where
    Ratropolis
  7. The Toad's Revenge

    The Toad reveals his intent to freeze Roddy and Rita using liquid nitrogen for a ruby taken by Rita’s father. The stakes couldn't be higher as they must escape his clutches to survive.

  8. The Fake Ruby Revelation

    Roddy discovers that the prized ruby is a fake and shatters it, much to Rita's dismay. To mend their alliance, he promises to find a real ruby if she helps him return to Kensington.

  9. Misunderstanding and Betrayal

    While visiting Rita’s family, Roddy mistakenly believes Rita is betraying him and runs away with the Jammy Dodger. Fortunately, Rita catches up with him and clarifies the misunderstanding, allowing them to reunite.

    Where
    Rita's Family Home
  10. The Arrival of Le Frog

    In a twist of fate, the Toad calls upon his French cousin Le Frog after failing to capture Roddy and Rita effectively. This revelation sheds light on the Toad's past and motivates him to escalate his pursuit.

  11. The Jammy Dodger's Demise

    Roddy and Rita narrowly escape from Le Frog, but the Jammy Dodger does not survive the encounter. This loss deepens their resolve to confront the Toad and save themselves.

    Where
    Ratropolis
  12. Kidnapping and Desperation

    Just when Roddy makes amends with Rita and offers her a promised ruby, disaster strikes when the Toad kidnaps her. Roddy is left desperate and determined to rescue her from the Toad's grasp.

    Where
    Kensington
  13. Roddy and Sid's Team-Up

    Determined to save Rita, Roddy teams up with Sid to thwart the Toad's evil plan. They devise a strategy to confront the Toad and his henchmen, rallying their courage for the fight ahead.

    Where
    Ratropolis
  14. Facing the Toad

    As the World Cup approaches, Roddy uncovers the Toad's plan to flood Ratropolis during the game. With Sid's strength, they confront the Toad, outsmarting him and saving the city.

    When
    During the World Cup Half-Time
    Where
    Ratropolis
  15. A New Beginning

    Roddy chooses to stay in Ratropolis with Rita, celebrating his heroism with her family. They embark on a new adventure aboard the Jammy Dodger II, marking a fresh start together.

    Where
    Ratropolis
  16. Sid's New Life

    In a humorous mid-credits scene, Sid revels in his newfound comfort in Roddy's Kensington apartment. His newfound luck quickly turns, however, as he encounters a terrifying new cat.

    Where
    Kensington

Last updated: November 16, 2024 at 11:29

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Timeline questions answered

Flushed Away Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Flushed Away (2006): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why does the Toad hate rats so much?

The Toad was once Prince Charles's treasured pet before being replaced and flushed down a toilet. This traumatic experience of abandonment fueled his intense hatred for all rodents and his desire for revenge against Ratropolis.

  • toad backstory
  • prince charles pet
  • flushed toilet revenge
Q2

What is the Toad's plan to destroy Ratropolis?

The Toad plans to flood Ratropolis during the World Cup half-time by releasing a massive wave of water. His goal is to wipe out the entire rat city and convert it into a breeding ground for his tadpole offspring.

  • toad plan
  • flood ratropolis
  • world cup half-time
Q3

Why does Roddy choose to stay in Ratropolis instead of returning to his comfortable life?

After defeating the Toad and saving Ratropolis, Roddy realizes he no longer feels alone in his luxurious Kensington apartment. Through his journey with Rita and her family, he discovers a sense of belonging and community that his previous isolated life lacked, leading him to choose his new life in Ratropolis.

  • roddy choice
  • stay in ratropolis
  • belonging community
Q4

Why does Roddy try to flush the sewer rat Sid down the toilet?

Roddy views himself as superior to sewer rats and sees Sid's intrusion into his apartment as a violation of his space. Trying to reclaim his territory, he deceives Sid by claiming the toilet is a jacuzzi, but Sid turns the tables and flushes Roddy instead.

  • roddy sid
  • flush toilet
  • sewer rat Kensington
Q5

What causes the misunderstanding between Roddy and Rita at her family home?

While visiting Rita's family, Roddy overhears a conversation that he interprets as Rita betraying him to the Toad. Acting out of pride and distrust, he steals the Jammy Dodger and runs away, but Rita catches up and clarifies the misunderstanding.

  • rita betrayal
  • misunderstanding
  • jammy dodger stolen
Q6

Why does Roddy shatter the fake ruby in front of Rita?

Roddy discovers the ruby that Rita stole from the Toad is actually a fake. In his attempt to prove its worthlessness, he shatters it, which infuriates Rita since it was her father's prized possession. He then promises to find a real ruby to make amends.

  • fake ruby
  • shatter ruby
  • rita father ruby
Q7

Why is the World Cup significant to the story's timing?

The entire plot unfolds around the 2006 FIFA World Cup Final. Sid enters Roddy's apartment specifically to watch the match, and the Toad times his catastrophic flood plan to occur during half-time when all rats would be distracted watching the game.

  • world cup 2006
  • half-time flood
  • fifa final
Q8

What happens to the Jammy Dodger boat?

The Jammy Dodger, Rita's trusted boat, is destroyed during Roddy and Rita's escape from Le Frog and his gang. This loss deepens their determination to confront and defeat the Toad. However, they later rebuild it as the Jammy Dodger II.

  • jammy dodger destroyed
  • escape le frog
  • jammy dodger II
Q9

Why does Le Frog get involved in the Toad's plans?

Le Frog is the Toad's French cousin, summoned after the Toad's minions repeatedly fail to capture Roddy and Rita. His arrival brings additional firepower and sophistication to the Toad's operation, but he too ultimately fails.

  • le frog
  • toad cousin
  • french frog
Q10

How do Roddy and Sid defeat the Toad at the end?

Roddy and Sid work together to outsmart the Toad and his henchmen by trapping their tongues in the gears of the sewer machinery. They then use the same liquid nitrogen the Toad planned to use on them to freeze the approaching flood wave, saving Ratropolis.

  • defeat toad
  • liquid nitrogen
  • trap tongues gears
Q11

Why does Roddy give Rita a ruby and emerald after returning home?

Roddy honors his promise to give Rita a genuine ruby after she helped him return to Kensington. He also includes an emerald as a gesture of gratitude and apology for the fake ruby incident. This marks their reconciliation before the Toad kidnaps Rita.

  • ruby emerald gift
  • roddy rita reconciliation
  • promise kept
Q12

Why does the Toad want to use liquid nitrogen on Roddy and Rita?

The Toad initially plans to freeze Roddy and Rita using liquid nitrogen as punishment for the ruby that Rita's father stole from him. This cold and brutal method reflects the Toad's vengeful nature and his desire for a slow, painful demise for the rats.

  • liquid nitrogen freeze
  • toad revenge
  • ruby theft
Q13

What happens to Sid after Roddy stays in Ratropolis?

In the mid-credits scene, Sid enjoys his newfound comfortable life in Roddy's Kensington apartment. However, his luck quickly turns when Tabitha, the owner's daughter, discovers him and introduces him to the family's new cat, putting him in danger.

  • sid ending
  • kensington cat
  • mid-credits scene

Movie threads

More Movies Like Flushed Away, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes Flushed Away tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Secret city adventures like Flushed Away

Discover hidden worlds and secret societies thriving just beneath our feet. If you liked the hidden rat civilization in Flushed Away, you'll enjoy these movies featuring secret worlds and urban adventures. Discover similar animated films and family comedies with whimsical settings, fast-paced action, and stories of characters exploring societies hidden beneath our cities.

  • whimsical
  • adventurous
  • fast-paced
  • quirky
  • imaginative
  • urban fantasy
  • Tone: whimsical, adventurous
  • Pacing: fast, energetic
Why these movies?

The story pattern: Narratives in this thread typically begin with a character's accidental discovery of a hidden world, leading to a frantic adventure to navigate its strange customs and outwit its often comedic villains. The journey serves as a transformative experience for the protagonist, who usually learns the value of community over individualism.

Why they belong together: Movies are grouped here for their shared core premise of a secret, fully-realized society existing in parallel to our own, often in an underground or overlooked urban space. They share a whimsical tone, fast pacing, and a blend of lighthearted humor with adventurous peril.

Character transformations like in Flushed Away

Watch privileged characters find their strength through unlikely friendships and gritty challenges. Fans of Roddy's journey in Flushed Away will love these movies about pampered characters who find redemption. Explore similar stories of class disparity, found family, and comedic partnerships where a privileged protagonist learns to adapt and thrive in a new, challenging world.

  • fish out of water
  • redemption
  • found family
  • partnership
  • lighthearted
  • character growth
  • Tone: lighthearted, redemptive
  • Pacing: fast, character-driven
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative pattern involves a stark contrast between the protagonist's luxurious but lonely origin and the chaotic, communal world they enter. The central conflict forces them to collaborate with a pragmatic counterpart, leading to a linear arc from arrogance to humility, and ultimately, a happy ending where they choose their new found family.

Why they belong together: These movies are united by the specific character arc of a 'fish out of water' who transforms through a challenging partnership. They balance lighthearted comedy with themes of redemption and belonging, featuring medium-intensity adventures that are exciting but ultimately safe and satisfying.

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