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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Let the magic begin.

2001 PG 2h 32m

AdventureFantasy

7.9/10 TMDB Score30,282 votes · IMDb ↗

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.

Movie Details

Original titleHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Release dateNov 16, 2001
StatusReleased
Original languageEN
CountryUnited Kingdom, United States of America
Certification (US)PG
Keywordsmagic, based on novel or book, chosen one, friendship, london, england, bullying, witch, male friendship, boarding school, school of witchcraft, school friend, child hero
FranchiseHarry Potter Collection
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Ratings

★ 7.9/10

30,282 votes on TMDB. IMDb ratings are shown on IMDb itself — view this title on IMDb ↗.

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What is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone about?

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.

When was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone released?

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was released on Nov 16, 2001 (status: Released).

Who directed Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?

Chris Columbus directed Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

What is the TMDB rating of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 from 30,282 votes.