Mousehunt is a comedic family film that follows the misadventures of Ernie and Lars Smuntz, two brothers who inherit a dilapidated mansion from their late father. Despite their differing personalitiesโErnie is a perfectionist chef, and Lars is a well-meaning but clumsy dreamerโthey decide to renovate the mansion. They soon discover it is a historic architectural masterpiece that could fetch them a fortune at auction.
Their plans hit an unexpected snag when they realize the house is home to a clever and mischievous mouse. Determined to rid the property of the pest, the brothers engage in a series of elaborate schemes to catch it. However, the mouse outsmarts them at every turn, turning their lives and the mansion into chaotic mayhem.
As the battle escalates, the brothersโ attempts to capture the mouse grow increasingly destructive, jeopardizing the mansionโs condition and their chance to sell it. Along the way, they face financial troubles, rivalry, and their own fractured relationship. The mouse, meanwhile, emerges as a surprisingly resourceful and sympathetic character, adding charm and humor to the conflict.
In the end, Ernie and Lars come to appreciate their bond as brothers and make peace with their chaotic circumstances. The mouse ultimately becomes a part of their unconventional family, and the trio embarks on a new venture together. Mousehunt is a whimsical blend of slapstick comedy and heartfelt storytelling, delivering laughs and a message about family, persistence, and finding unexpected solutions in lifeโs challenges.