Character Relationship Map: Flushed Away

Characters

• Roddy (played by Hugh Jackman) — protagonist

  A pampered pet rat from Kensington who gets flushed into the sewer. He discovers Ratropolis, partners with Rita, uncovers the Toad's flood plan, and ultimately saves the sewer community.

• Rita (played by Kate Winslet) — protagonist

  An enterprising sewer scavenger who pilots the Jammy Dodger. She initially helps Roddy navigate the underground world, later joins him to thwart the Toad's plan, and becomes his partner.

• The Toad (played by Ian McKellen) — supporting

  The main antagonist ruling Ratropolis. Haunted by childhood trauma after being flushed by Prince Charles, he obsessively hates rodents and plots to flood the city to exterminate them.

• Le Frog (played by Jean Reno) — supporting

  The Toad's French cousin and second-in-command. He leads the pursuit to steal the master cable and participates in the final confrontation against the protagonists.

• Whitey (played by Bill Nighy) — supporting

  One of the Toad's henchmen who helps abduct Roddy and Rita. He joins the chase squad pursuing the duo through the sewers and is defeated in the climax.

• Spike (played by Andy Serkis) — supporting

  The Toad's henchman and Whitey's partner. Involved in kidnapping the main characters and chasing them, he is ultimately defeated alongside the other antagonists.

• Sid (played by Shane Richie) — supporting

  A sloppy sewer rat who accidentally flushes Roddy into the underground. He later warns Roddy of the Toad's half-time plan and safeguards the Kensington apartment.

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• The Toad → Whitey (Professional Boss And Henchman) — Whitey serves the Toad's operations against the protagonists.

  Whitey helps abduct Roddy and Rita and participates in the chase ordered by the Toad.

• The Toad → Spike (Professional Boss And Henchman) — Spike carries out the Toad's enforcement orders.

  Spike helps abduct Roddy and Rita and later joins the pursuit squad sent by the Toad.

• The Toad → Le Frog (Family Cousins) — Their family connection supports the Toad's reliance on Le Frog.

  The plot explicitly identifies Le Frog as the Toad's French cousin.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Sid → The Toad (Narrative Informational Opposition) — Sid opposes the Toad by revealing his hidden plan.

  Sid identifies the Toad's plan to open the floodgates during halftime and passes the crucial warning to Roddy.

• Rita → Le Frog (Conflict Pursued Enemies) — Their opposition centers on control of the sewer infrastructure.

  Le Frog's forces intercept Rita and Roddy while trying to recover the cable she carries.

• Roddy → Le Frog (Conflict Pursued Enemies) — Le Frog becomes a major pursuer during the rising conflict.

  Le Frog and his henchmen intercept Roddy and Rita to retrieve the master cable, forcing them to escape to Roddy's apartment.

• Rita → Whitey (Conflict Adversaries) — Whitey supports the effort to recapture Rita.

  Whitey helps abduct Rita and joins the chase after she escapes with Roddy.

• Rita → Spike (Conflict Adversaries) — Spike is an active threat to Rita's freedom.

  Spike helps abduct Rita and later pursues her with the other members of the Toad's squad.

• Roddy → Whitey (Conflict Adversaries) — Whitey repeatedly obstructs Roddy's escape.

  Whitey participates in Roddy's abduction and the subsequent pursuit before being defeated in the climax.

• Roddy → Spike (Conflict Adversaries) — Spike is a recurring physical threat to Roddy.

  Spike helps abduct Roddy and later joins the chase against him through Ratropolis.

• Le Frog → Whitey (Alliance Pursuit Allies) — Both support the Toad's recovery mission.

  Le Frog leads the effort to retrieve the master cable, and Whitey is one of the Toad's pursuing henchmen.

• Le Frog → Spike (Alliance Pursuit Allies) — They belong to the same campaign against the protagonists.

  Le Frog leads the interception of Roddy and Rita, while Spike is part of the Toad's pursuit forces.

• Spike → Whitey (Alliance Partners In Pursuit) — They function as a coordinated enforcement pair.

  Spike and Whitey are brought together to abduct Roddy and Rita and later pursue them through the sewers.

• Roddy → The Toad (Narrative Protagonist And Antagonist) — Their conflict forms the film's main dramatic opposition.

  The Toad plans to exterminate Ratropolis by opening its floodgates, while Roddy uncovers the plan and helps stop him.

• Roddy → Rita (Alliance Partners) — They become the central problem-solving team.

  Rita helps Roddy navigate Ratropolis, and together they escape pursuit, confront the Toad, and stop the flood.

Story Analysis

A sheltered pet rat discovers belonging and courage after being forced into a dangerous sewer world.

Plot Progression

1. A Sink Into The Unknown — Roddy enjoys his empty Kensington apartment until Sid arrives from the sink. Sid flushes Roddy into the sewer, where he discovers Ratropolis.
2. Ruby And Rescue Bargains — Roddy seeks Rita's help but is abducted with her by the Toad's forces. They escape with a ruby and the master cable, then negotiate a route back to Kensington.
3. Trust Under Pursuit — Roddy and Rita visit her family before a misunderstanding makes Roddy suspect betrayal. Their escape from Spike and Whitey coincides with the Toad summoning Le Frog.
4. Loneliness Before The Flood — Le Frog intercepts the protagonists, and their boat is destroyed during the escape. In Kensington, Roddy's loneliness surfaces before Rita is recaptured and the master cable is taken.
5. The Half-Time Counterattack — Sid reveals the Toad's plan to flood Ratropolis during halftime. Roddy returns underground, rescues Rita, and helps stop the flood before choosing life with her.