Mousehunt

The downfall of Rudolf Smuntz's string factory empire marks a turning point for his two sons, Lars and Ernie. As the family legacy crumbles, they find themselves faced with daunting choices regarding their futures.

Ernie's aspirations to become a chef take a disastrous turn when a rogue cockroach from their late father's cigar box causes the mayor to suffer a heart attack. This incident leads to Ernie losing his job and spiraling into homelessness, forcing him to reevaluate his life.

Amidst financial turmoil, Lars confronts a critical decision to either sell the family factory to Zeppco International or honor his father's wish to keep it alive. This choice becomes even more complex when April, his wife, leaves him after he refuses the lucrative buyout.

Inheriting a decaying Victorian mansion, the brothers endure a restless night plagued by a clever mouse's antics. During their sleepless hours, they stumble upon hidden treasures, realizing their mansion's potential for restoration and profit.

After discovering the mouse, Ernie's paranoia drives the brothers to extreme lengths to eliminate it, including acquiring a giant Maine Coon cat named 'Catzilla' and hiring a quirky exterminator, Caesar. However, their plans quickly devolve into a series of comedic misadventures.

The brothers' attempts to rid themselves of the mouse lead to chaos when Catzilla meets an unfortunate fate in the dumbwaiter, while Caesar is comically dragged by the mischievous rodent. This pandemonium forces the brothers to reassess their absurd predicament and their relationship.

As financial woes escalate, Ernie faces the possibility of foreclosure due to an unrealistic mortgage for the mansion renovations. The bank delivers an ultimatum, prompting a frantic scramble to secure funding within two days or face eviction.

In a moment of desperation, Ernie arranges a secret meeting with Zeppco to finalize a buyout deal, further straining his relationship with Lars. The tension rises as Lars discovers Voicemail messages revealing Ernie's intentions, leading to a heated confrontation.

The brothers' attempts to remodel the mansion are hindered by yet another setback when a bug bomb left behind by Caesar accidentally detonates. This explosion creates a massive hole in the floor, jeopardizing their renovation plans and intensifying their animosity.

As the day of the auction approaches, the brothers' plans for salvation take a turn for the worse when a flooded wall collapses during their frantic eviction of the mouse. The chaotic scene sends the auctioneers running, leaving them facing the ruin of their inheritance.

In the aftermath of the auction disaster, April, now seeing the mansion's worth, leaves Ernie for a wealthy bidder. The brothers are now left to contemplate their losses amid the remains of their once-grand inheritance.

As night falls over the factory, Lars and Ernie sit amidst the rubble of their past. They find an unexpected peace in the deepest despair, realizing that their journey is far from over.

An unnoticed mouse within the factory becomes the unlikely catalyst for change. Using its ingenuity, it manages to activate dormant machinery and create a giant ball of string cheese, igniting a renewed vision for the brothers.

With Lars taking charge of operations and Ernie embracing his culinary skills, the brothers capitalize on their cheese-making adventure. Thanks to their lively mouse companion, the factory transforms into a successful center of dairy delights.

The air becomes filled with the sweet scent of success as the factory thrives again. The mouse, now a silent yet vital partner in their endeavors, has led them to an unexpected but rewarding new life.