Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) poster

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.

Director: Chris Columbus
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Runtime: 152 min
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Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Williams
Cinematography: John Seale
Editing: Richard Francis-Bruce
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures, Heyday Films, 1492 Pictures
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $125M
Box Office: $976M
Original Language: en

Themes

Wizards and Sorcery, Epic Fantasy Worlds and Adventures, Magical Fantasy Worlds, Friendship with a Mythic Beast: Soul, Portal to the Enchanted World

Keywords

witch, school friend, friendship, london, england, based on novel or book, magic, boarding school, male friendship, child hero, school of witchcraft, chosen one, bullying, school, ghost, fantasy world

Trailer

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was directed by Chris Columbus.
Who stars in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris, Tom Felton, Alan Rickman.
How long is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has a runtime of 2h 32m (152 minutes).
What genre is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a Adventure, Fantasy film.
What is the Filmori rating for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone had a budget of $125M.
How much did Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone gross?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone grossed $976M worldwide.
Where was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone produced?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
The themes of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone include: Wizards and Sorcery, Epic Fantasy Worlds and Adventures, Magical Fantasy Worlds, Friendship with a Mythic Beast: Soul, Portal to the Enchanted World.