The Amazing Maurice
“A furry tale about me.”
Synopsis
Maurice is a streetwise ginger cat who comes up with a money-making scam by befriending a group of self-taught talking rats. When Maurice and the rodents meet a bookworm called Malicia, their little con soon goes down the drain.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-13
Top Cast
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Hugh Laurie
Maurice (voice)
Emilia Clarke
Malicia (voice)
David Thewlis
Boss Man / Rat King (voice)
Himesh Patel
Keith (voice)
David Tennant
Dangerous Beans (voice)
Gemma Arterton
Peaches (voice)
Ariyon Bakare
Darktan (voice)
Joe Sugg
Sardines (voice)
Julie Atherton
Nourishing (voice)
Hugh Bonneville
The Mayor (voice)
Rob Brydon
The Pied Piper (voice)
Peter Serafinowicz
Death (voice)
Florian Westermann
Ratcatcher Billy (voice)
Toby Genkel
Ratcatcher Ron (voice)
Megan Giglia
In-Brine (voice)
Leona Liberty
Sell-By (voice)
Giles New
Blintz Vendor / Rat Handler / Chicken (voice)
Keiron Self
Rat Pit Announcer (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Gérardmer Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 3, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 6, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$17M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$21.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.24x
+$4.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Toby Genkel
- Screenplay & Story
- Terry Rossio
- Original Score
- Tom Howe
- Original Title
- The Amazing Maurice
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Canada, Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $17M
- Worldwide Gross
- $21.1M
- Production Studios
- Ulysses Filmproduktion, Cantilever Media, Narrativia, Studio Rakete, Squeeze, Red Star 3D, Telepool, Global Screen, Creative Europe Media, Sky Original Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Toby Genkel
Terry Rossio, Terry Pratchett
Tom Howe
Friedolin Dreesen
Robert Chandler, Emely Christians, Roddy McManus, Andrew Baker
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Howe
Original Music Composer
Friedolin Dreesen
Editor
Heiko Hentschel
Production Design
Toby Genkel
Director
Emely Christians
Producer
Terry Rossio
Screenplay
Andrew Baker
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Amazing Maurice
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Amazing Maurice about?
Maurice is a streetwise ginger cat who comes up with a money-making scam by befriending a group of self-taught talking rats. When Maurice and the rodents meet a bookworm called Malicia, their little con soon goes down the drain.
Who directed The Amazing Maurice?
The Amazing Maurice was directed by Toby Genkel.
Who stars in The Amazing Maurice?
The principal cast of The Amazing Maurice includes Hugh Laurie, Emilia Clarke, David Thewlis, Himesh Patel, David Tennant.
When was The Amazing Maurice released and how long is it?
The Amazing Maurice was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Amazing Maurice?
The Amazing Maurice had a reported production budget of $17M and grossed $21.1M at the worldwide box office (1.24 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Amazing Maurice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Amazing Maurice was composed by Tom Howe.
Is The Amazing Maurice based on a book or true story?
The Amazing Maurice is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Terry Pratchett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Amazing Maurice?
The Amazing Maurice holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).