Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Film - 2001 - Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Kids & Family

The story

Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers with the help of the school's kindly headmaster, Harry uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths—and about the villain who's to blame.

Directed by

Chris Columbus

Starring

Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris, Tom Felton, Alan Rickman

Where to watch

hbo

Ratings

IMDb 7.7 out of 10

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Film · 2001 · Action & Adventure · Fantasy · Kids & Family

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone hits the fantasy world and chosen one thread running through your loves; shares real DNA with The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring; stars Rupert Grint, who you rate.

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The story

Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers with the help of the school's kindly headmaster, Harry uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths—and about the villain who's to blame.

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IMDb
7.7 / 10
959k votes
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Tomatometer
3.82 / 5
3M ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
7.9 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreAction & Adventure, Fantasy, Kids & Family
Runtime2h 32m
RatedPG
Release2001-11-16
Where to watch
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