Described by Graeber as a "Brazilian counterpart" to Harry Potter, Nino tries to write a book of spells.

Losangela, a relative, begins conspiring with real estate developers who hope to tear down Nino's family's mansion.

[6] Castelo Rá-Tim-Bum grossed R$3,031,875 and was watched by 725,329 people in the 134 Brazilian theaters in which it was released.

[4] It was nominated for the 2nd Grande Prêmio Cinema Brasil for Best Film, Best Screenplay, and Best Release, and Vera Hamburger and Clóvis Bueno won the Best Art Direction Award.

[9] Critical-wise, Laurel Graeber of The New York Times said that it "charmingly captures the life of a Latin-style Addams Family.