Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- whimsical
- irreverent
- family movie night
- lighthearted weekend viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the adaptation charming, eccentric, funny, and suitable for family viewing, while noting that its frantic energy and uneven character writing could feel hollow or exhausting.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Maurice and the rats participate in a self-aware Discworld adaptation that openly toys with narrative conventions.
The rat gang forms an educated, organized community with its own beliefs, plans, and moral concerns.
Maurice, the rats, and the piper stage fake rat infestations and cures to collect money from towns.
The rats' comic book functions as a sacred text motivating their journey toward a promised magical land.
Films like The Amazing Maurice, and why
Ratatouille
talking-animal fantasy adventure with comic schemes, eccentric characters, and family-friendly charm
The Bad Guys
fast-paced animated animal adventure centered on interspecies cooperation and playful humor
The Borrowers
literary fantasy adaptation combining talking animals, irreverent comedy, and a quest-driven adventure
The Book of Life
whimsical family fantasy with self-aware humor, colorful animation, and a mismatched group overcoming danger
Movie Details
- Director
- Toby Genkel
- Release Date
- 2022-12-16
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (199)
Cast
- Hugh Laurie
- Emilia Clarke
- David Thewlis
- Himesh Patel
- David Tennant
- Gemma Arterton
- Ariyon Bakare
- Joe Sugg
- Julie Atherton
- Hugh Bonneville
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Hulu
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Amazing Maurice about?
- A clever talking cat and his rat companions turn a fraudulent pest-control scheme into a chaotic quest for freedom, friendship, and a legendary destination.
- What is The Amazing Maurice like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Amazing Maurice as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Amazing Maurice violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Amazing Maurice as mild.
- What did critics think of The Amazing Maurice?
- Critics broadly found the adaptation charming, eccentric, funny, and suitable for family viewing, while noting that its frantic energy and uneven character writing could feel hollow or exhausting.
- Which films are like The Amazing Maurice?
- Films with a similar feel include Ratatouille, The Bad Guys, The Borrowers, and The Book of Life.
- How long is The Amazing Maurice?
- The Amazing Maurice runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Amazing Maurice?
- In United States, The Amazing Maurice streams on Hulu.
