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The Magic Ferret

  • 2013
  • G
  • 12m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
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A young orphan named Sam yearns to find a forever home, so he and his pet ferret Booger conjure up a little magic.A young orphan named Sam yearns to find a forever home, so he and his pet ferret Booger conjure up a little magic.A young orphan named Sam yearns to find a forever home, so he and his pet ferret Booger conjure up a little magic.

  • Director
    • Alison Parker
  • Writers
    • Paula Merrow
    • Scott Merrow
  • Stars
    • Jacob Tremblay
    • Beverley Elliott
    • Fred Ewanuick
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    66
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Alison Parker
    • Writers
      • Paula Merrow
      • Scott Merrow
    • Stars
      • Jacob Tremblay
      • Beverley Elliott
      • Fred Ewanuick
    • 8User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Jacob Tremblay
    Jacob Tremblay
    • Sam
    Beverley Elliott
    Beverley Elliott
    • Mrs. Rassenti
    Fred Ewanuick
    Fred Ewanuick
    • Mr. Parker
    Lisa Durupt
    Lisa Durupt
    • Mrs. Parker
    Falcor the Ferret
    Falcor the Ferret
    • Booger
    • Director
      • Alison Parker
    • Writers
      • Paula Merrow
      • Scott Merrow
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    10mbstraykatz

    A boy and his ferret seek love, acceptance, and a forever home

    Director Alison Parker has done it again. The Magic Ferret is a delightfully entertaining and heart-warming tale about an orphan named Sam (played by Jacob Tremblay), and his ferret Booger (played by Falcor the Ferret). Watching the film, you can sense the bond between human and ferret. Falcor is his usual hammy but lovable self, and Jacob is so adorable you can't help but feel for his situation. The other actors round out the ensemble nicely. This is a definite must watch for viewers both young and old, and will be a favorite of many people. Kudos to everyone involved in making this film a reality. Looking forward to seeing what lies ahead for this young and innovative director.
    10lisa_rw

    Pure Magic

    "The Magic Ferret" is a purely magical experience!! It is an absolute joy to meet six-year-old Sam and his companion Booger, an adorable little boy and his precious pet ferret who together, yearn to find a "forever home." Jacob Tremblay is a natural as Sam and Falcor the ferret nails the part of Booger. In an attempt to impress prospective adoptive parents, Sam transforms himself into the "Great Sambini" with Booger as his assistant. Beverley Elliot is wonderful as the compassionate and maternal Mrs. Rassenti. Fred Ewanuick and Lisa Durupt as Mr. & Mrs. Parker are fabulous as well! This is a feel-good film that is suitable for all ages and will give you warm fuzzies all over (and I don't just mean the ferret)! Kudos to Director Alison Parker on bringing a bit of magic into our lives!
    10barkleysgrandma

    Too cute for words!

    OMG! Could you get any cuter kid then Jacob to be in this film? I don't think so! He and Falcor (the ferret) are wonderful together and truly make this the cutest short film I've seen in ages! OK, I'm partial to ferrets and anything that shows them in a good light but still it's an adorable film and Jacob is just too cute for words! I can't wait for my grandchildren to see this film!

    Special thanks to Alison Parker for making this a reality for the ferret community and showing that ferrets truly are smart, loving, wonderful pets and great companions for the right person or family once you've done your research about them.
    10racingferret

    This could easily be the "teaser" to a feature film

    Director Alison Parker has done it again...a wonderful short film that features a ferret! The cast is phenomenal and this 10+ minute short could easily be made into a full length feature. Jacob Tremblay is simply adorable as Sam...perfect for the part. I highly recommend this adorable family-friendly film to anyone who loves ferrets, or who might not be familiar with how wonderful these little pets are. Also of note is the great soundtrack which features Selena Gomez singing the 1970s hit "Magic"...perfect for the movie! Great job Alison Parker and cast and crew of THE MAGIC FERRET! The ONLY downside, and it's a small one, is that the feature is short and did not have Falcor the Ferret in as big of a role that he should have had.
    9pamvano

    Bring the tissues

    OK, so I am a softy when it comes to kids and furry animals. Stories of orphans (Annie, Oliver) particularly touch my heart and this story did too. I reached for the tissues only a few minutes into the film. I wanted to scoop up Sam and Booger right from the start. This family friendly little film drew me in and delighted. I found the characters charming and warm, although Booger (played by Falcor the Ferret)was a bit of a ham and "Dooked" over the other actors' lines. Seriously, bravo to the director for portraying a ferret without silly chipmunk squeaky sound effects. As a ferret breeder I appreciated the message at the very end encouraging people to research whether a ferret is the right pet for them.

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    • Trivia
      Falcor the Ferret who plays Booger in The Magic Ferret belongs to the director Alison Parker.
    • Soundtracks
      Magic
      Written by Paton Lyall

      Performed by Selena Gomez

      Courtesy of Universal Music Canada

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    • Release date
      • November 1, 2013 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada(Sam's Orphanage)
    • Production companies
      • HiJinx Entertainment
      • Magic Ferret Productions
      • Pacific Backlot Services
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      12 minutes
    • Color
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