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Thunder and the House of Magic (2013)
"The House of Magic" (original title)

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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.

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Cast overview, first billed only:
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Nurse Baxter (voice)
George Babbit ...
Jack / Carlo / Zoltar (voice)
Murray Blue ...
Thunder / Dylan (voice)
Kathleen Browers ...
Carla (voice)
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Chihiuahua (voice)
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Daniel (voice)
Shanelle Gray ...
Maggie (voice)
Nina Grillo ...
Audrey (voice)
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Mark Mathews (voice)
Goldie Jonsie ...
Old Lady (voice)
Kendra Leif ...
Lasondra (voice)
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Mr. Eames (voice) (as Joey Lotsko)
Millie Mup ...
Mrs. Eames (voice)
Will Parks ...
Mike Mathews (voice)
Sage Sommer ...
Izzy (voice)
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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. Written by nWave Pictures Distribution

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Budget:

$34,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$4,091 (USA) (5 September 2014)

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$4,091 (USA) (5 September 2014)
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The sign on the magician's piano reads "Steinway & daughters", a reference or a tribute to Steinway & sons - the leading piano manufacturer. See more »

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Lovable characters and an original storyline
3 November 2014 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

The animated film, Thunder and the House of Magic is directed by Ben Stassen Jeremy Degruson. The story is about a small, orange cat named, Thunder, who is abandoned by his owners. While wandering the neighborhood, he happens upon a supposedly haunted house, which is full of magical toys and an old magician.

Although, Thunder is quickly accepted into the house by the elder performer, he is not immediately approved of by the rest of the group. Through several adventures and troubles arising with the magician's not- so-nice nephew, who is trying to sell the house against the magician's wishes, the group begins to bond.

My favorite scene is when the old magician does a magic show for children in a local hospital. The magic is funny, imaginative and it is sweet that he does a show for kids in need.

Parents should know that this film is not for little kids! In the beginning, Thunder is chased by a scary dog, almost gets hit by cars and nearly falls out of a tree. In the end, he is thought to be dead for a short period of time. There is also a bit of bad language. Therefore, I recommend this movie for ages 9 to 14.

I give this movie 4 out of 5 stars for lovable characters and an original storyline. It is available now on DVD! Reviewed by Katie G., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic.


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