---
title: "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"
year: 2007
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mr-magorium-s-wonder-emporium-2007"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 2284
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "G"
---

# Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mr-magorium-s-wonder-emporium-2007

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium is a film first released in 2007. Catalogued under Family, Fantasy, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Ontario Media Development Corporation, Mandate Pictures, Walden Media. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A timid toy store manager inherits a magical shop that soon turns mysteriously dark."

### Why Watch
- Imaginative visual design
- Strong performances by Hoffman and Portman
- Playful blend of magic and humor

### Caveats & Content Note
- Tone shifts toward darker themes may unsettle younger viewers
- Story can feel uneven
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for most families, though the emerging ominous atmosphere may be unsettling for very young children.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: family, fantasy, comedy, whimsical, eerie

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/mr-magorium-s-wonder-emporium-2007#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Zach Helm
- **Networks / Studios**: Ontario Media Development Corporation, Mandate Pictures, Walden Media

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dustin Hoffman** as *Mr. Edward Magorium*
- **Natalie Portman** as *Molly Mahoney*
- **Jason Bateman** as *Henry Weston*
- **Zach Mills** as *Eric Applebaum*
- **Jonathan Potts** as *Dr. Sage*
- **Rebecca Northan** as *Ellie Applebaum*
- **David Rendall** as *Tim*
- **Jade Cohen** as *Kangaroo Girl*
- **Marcia Bennett** as *Lora*
- **Ted Ludzik** as *Bellini*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Zach Helm.

### Q: Which actors play the lead roles?
Dustin Hoffman stars as the magical store owner and Natalie Portman plays manager Molly Mahoney.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a family fantasy comedy.

### Q: Is there any notable cameo in the movie?
Yes, Kermit the Frog appears in a cameo, marking his first major theatrical role since 1999.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The movie runs approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/2284)
- [Říše hraček – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%98%C3%AD%C5%A1e_hra%C4%8Dek)
- [Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Magorium's_Wonder_Emporium)
- [Říše hraček / Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007)](https://www.sms.cz/film/rise-hracek)
- [Říše hraček / Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium - Dabingforum.cz](https://dabingforum.cz/viewtopic.php?t=18753)
- [PANA Magorium Cudowne Emporium DVD Hoffman Portman DVD Pana…](https://allegro.cz/produkt/pana-magorium-cudowne-emporium-dvd-hoffman-portman-dvd-pana-magoria-kouzelny-kramek-hoffman-portman-8f6d8a26-ba4b-4705-ae5a-2d3fc1c7d578)

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