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2001 · 2h 32m · PG · Adventure · Fantasy
Rotten Tomatoes 80%Metacritic 65/100TMDB 7.9/10 (29,965 votes)
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a 2001 fantasy film directed by Chris Columbus and written by Steve Kloves, based on the 1997 novel by J. K. Rowling. It is the first instalment in the Harry Potter film series, and stars Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, with Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger. The film follows Harry's first year at Hogwarts as he discovers that he is a famous wizard and begins his formal wizarding education.
Directed by Chris Columbus
Box office $1.03B worldwide
Family guide
7+Common Sense Media calls it a magical ride but also intense for age 7+; Children and Media Australia says not suitable under 8 with parental guidance to 12 due to violent and disturbing scenes.[1][2]
- Violence: Kids in peril often, mostly from fantasy creatures; three-headed dog chase; mild violence including a man's leg cut, child breaking arm, troll attack[1][2]
- Frightening & intense: Some scary moments and intense scenes; moments of mild threat including snake pit, troll, spooky forest chase[1][2]
- Language: Mild language[1][2]
- Drugs & alcohol: Not present[1]
- Sex & nudity: Not present[1]
Family reviews:Plugged In ↗Common Sense Media ↗Dove ↗Movieguide ↗
Cast & crew
Chris ColumbusDirector
Adrian Rawlinsas James Potter
Alan Rickmanas Severus Snape
Alfred Enochas Dean ThomasCast & crew political lean — 2 of 57 researched: 1 left · 0 center · 0 right · 1 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.
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