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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

2001Movie2 h 32 minPG

75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic657.9Rotten Tomatoes80%82%

An awe-inspiring, nostalgic adventure movie about fantasy and growing up, with standout score and world-building.

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Story

Let the magic begin.

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.

Feels like

  • Magical Coming-of-Age
  • Epic Fantasy Adventure
  • Nostalgic Childhood Wonder
  • Iconic Score & Sound Design
  • Friendship & Loyalty Themes
  • Whimsical World-Building
  • Quidditch Sports Action
  • Classic Hero's Journey
  • Heartwarming Family Dynamics
  • Cinematic Magic Realism

Cast

24 of 61

Crew

Directed by
Chris Columbus
Written by
J.K. Rowling, Steve Kloves
Produced by
David Heyman
Music by
John Williams

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Facts

November 16, 2001 · 2 h 32 min · PG

Released
November 16, 2001
Runtime
2 h 32 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$125 million
Box office
$1.0 billion
Available in
135 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Heroic Sacrifice, Shout-Out, Precision F-Strike +9

  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • Shout-Out
  • Precision F-Strike
  • Adaptational Consistency
  • Damsel in Distress
  • Asleep for Days
  • Toy-Based Characterization
  • 20 Minutes into the Past
  • Somewhere, a Herpetologist Is Crying
  • *Drool* Hello
  • Transformation in Motion
  • Unusually Uninteresting Sight

12 of 101 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?"

Questions about Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?

HBO MaxPeacockPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone streams on HBO Max and Peacock. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 100 other countries.

Is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 65).

Is there a sequel to Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?

  1. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
  2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
  3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
  4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
  5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
  6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
  7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)
  8. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 8 in its series, followed by Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002).

Is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone a box office hit?

Budget$125 million
Box office$1.0 billion

Yes, a big one: it cost about $125 million to make and earned $1.0 billion worldwide, 8.2 times its budget.

What tropes does Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone use?

Heroic SacrificeShout-OutPrecision F-StrikeAdaptational ConsistencyDamsel in DistressAsleep for DaysToy-Based Characterization20 Minutes into the PastSomewhere, a Herpetologist Is Crying*Drool* HelloTransformation in MotionUnusually Uninteresting Sightand 89 more

TV Tropes lists 101 tropes for it, including Heroic Sacrifice, Shout-Out, and Precision F-Strike.