Aardman Animations and DreamWorks Animation collaborate to produce the film Flushed Away, combining Aardman's stop-motion animation style with computer-generated imagery.
The animated film Flushed Away is officially released to the public, introducing audiences to a story about a pet rat who ends up in the sewers of London.
Flushed Away's performance at the box office is analyzed, noting that the film underperformed relative to expectations, impacting future collaborations between Aardman and DreamWorks.
Roddy St. James, a pet rat from a posh Kensington apartment, lives a comfortable and sheltered life.
Roddy is accidentally flushed down the toilet by a pet cat named Spike, beginning his adventure in the sewer.
Roddy encounters Rita, a street-smart sewer rat who helps him navigate the underground world.
Roddy learns about the sewer rat society, including Toad's control over the underground city.
Toad reveals his plan to steal Roddy's family's antique ruby, intending to use it to dominate Kensington.
Roddy and Rita escape from Toad's imprisonment after discovering the ruby's significance.
Roddy and Rita face various sewer hazards including the Glow-worms and the sewer rats' gang.
The final confrontation between Roddy, Rita, and Toad occurs, where plans to save Kensington are made.
Roddy returns home with Rita, restoring order and accepting his new life beyond the comfort zone.
