Thunder and the House of Magic (2013) – Movie Details

 

Thunder and the House of Magic (2013) – Movie Details

Original Title: The House of Magic
Release Year: 2013
Country: Belgium
Genre: Animation / Family / Adventure
Directors: Ben Stassen, Jeremy Degruson
Production Companies: nWave Pictures, StudioCanal
Runtime: ~85 minutes

 Main Characters

• Thunder – A young orange kitten who becomes the movie’s main hero.
• Lawrence – A retired magician who owns the magical house.
• Chester – A jealous, bossy rabbit who dislikes Thunder.
• Maggie – A wary mouse who is Chester’s companion.
• Daniel – Lawrence’s greedy nephew who wants to sell the house.
• Jack the Robot, Edison the Lightbulb, and other animated gadgets – Magical inventions will live inside the house
• Full Plot Summary (Safe & Original)

A stray kitten wanders the streets during a storm, frightened and looking for shelter. He eventually discovers a mysterious old mansion filled with whimsical mechanical inventions and magical creatures. The kitten is taken in by Lawrence, a kind elderly magician who names him Thunder.

While Thunder tries to fit in, two of the house’s long-time residents—Chester the rabbit and Maggie the mouse—become jealous and suspicious of the newcomer. They try repeatedly to push him out, fearing he will replace them as Lawrence’s favorite companion.

Meanwhile, Lawrence’s nephew Daniel, a real estate agent, plots to sell the mansion for profit. When Lawrence is injured in an accident and taken to the hospital, Daniel seizes the chance to claim the house for himself, telling buyers that the magical place will be demolished.

Thunder steps into action. Working with the house’s enchanted gadgets, he helps set up a series of imaginative traps to scare away potential buyers and protect Lawrence’s home. As the conflict escalates, even Chester and Maggie realize Thunder’s bravery and loyalty.

In the end, Thunder earns the trust of the entire household. Daniel’s scheme is exposed, Lawrence recovers, and the magical mansion is saved. Thunder finally feels he has found a true family and a forever home.