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Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium

2007Movie1 h 33 minG

Family
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic486.3Rotten Tomatoes39%55%

An awe-inspiring, hopeful family movie about fantasy and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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You have to believe it to see it.

Molly Mahoney is the awkward and insecure manager of Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium—the strangest, most fantastic and most wonderful toy store in the world. After Mr. Magorium bequeaths the store to her, a dark and ominous change begins to take over the once-remarkable Emporium.

Feels like

  • Magical Realism
  • Whimsical Fantasy
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Sentimental Story
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Heartwarming
  • Family-Friendly
  • Visually Delightful
  • Toy Store

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Zach Helm
Written by
Zach Helm
Produced by
Richard N. Gladstein, Barbara A. Hall, James Garavente
Music by
Alexandre Desplat, Aaron Zigman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 16, 2007 · 1 h 33 min · G

Released
November 16, 2007
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Family, Fantasy, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Budget
$65 million
Box office
$70 million
Available in
33 countries

Tropes

Invisible to Adults, Clap Your Hands If You Believe, Deadly Euphemism +9

  • Invisible to Adults
  • Clap Your Hands If You Believe
  • Deadly Euphemism
  • Really 700 Years Old
  • You Are Better Than You Think You Are
  • Companion Cube
  • Bigger on the Inside
  • Character Development
  • Visual Pun
  • Digging Yourself Deeper
  • Genius Loci
  • Or Was It a Dream?

12 of 29 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium?"

Questions about Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium from Apple TV Store. It streams in 26 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.2, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (44).

Is Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and absurd humor (5 of 10).

What tropes does Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium use?

Invisible to AdultsClap Your Hands If You BelieveDeadly EuphemismReally 700 Years OldYou Are Better Than You Think You AreCompanion CubeBigger on the InsideCharacter DevelopmentVisual PunDigging Yourself DeeperGenius LociOr Was It a Dream?and 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Invisible to Adults, Clap Your Hands If You Believe, and Deadly Euphemism.