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The House of Magic

2013·Movie
1h 25min·G
IMDb6.2Metacritic475.5Rotten Tomatoes76%55%

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High energy, striking style.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Fantasy and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

One lost little cat. One magical adventure.

Thunder, an abandoned young cat seeking shelter from a storm, stumbles into the strangest house imaginable, owned by an old magician and inhabited by a dazzling array of automatons and gizmos. Not everyone welcomes the new addition to the troupe as Jack Rabbit and Maggie Mouse plot to evict Thunder. The situation gets worse when the magician lands in hospital and his scheming nephew sees his chance to cash in by selling the mansion. Our young hero is determined to earn his place and so he enlists the help of some wacky magician's assistants to protect his magical new home.
Animated Family FilmMagical HouseOrphan ProtagonistFriendship and LoyaltyWacky Inventions3D AnimationHumorous AdventureGood vs Evil

Crew

Directed by:
Ben Stassen, Jérémie Degruson
Written by:
Ben Stassen, Ben Stassen, Domonic Paris
Produced by:
Ben Stassen, Adrian Politowski, Domonic Paris
Composed by:
Ramin Djawadi, Mark Mercado

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The House of Magic

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Is The House of Magic worth watching?

60
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The House of Magic rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is The House of Magic?

1 h 25 min

The House of Magic runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The House of Magic?

Critics62
Audiences57

Yes. Critics average 62 and audiences 57 out of 100, so both groups see The House of Magic much the same way.

Was The House of Magic a box office hit?

Budget$34 million
Box office$64 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $34 million to make and earned $64 million worldwide, 1.9 times its budget.

What language is The House of Magic in?

EnglishGermanFrench

It was made in English, with some German, French. Produced in Belgium, France, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The House of Magic?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The House of Magic in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The House of Magic use?

Cats Are MagicGratuitous SpanishSave the VillainDub Name ChangeMeaningful NameLaser-Guided KarmaShady Real Estate AgentNever My FaultHair-Raising HareMr. MuffykinsChekhov's GunUsed to Be a Sweet Kidand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for The House of Magic, including Cats Are Magic, Gratuitous Spanish, Save the Villain.