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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

2004Movie2 h 21 minPG

84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Letterboxd4.2/5Metacritic828.4Rotten Tomatoes91%86%

An awe-inspiring, nostalgic adventure movie about fantasy and growing up, with standout direction and performances.

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Story

Something wicked this way comes.

Year three at Hogwarts means new fun and new challenges as Harry learns the delicate art of approaching a Hippogriff, transforming shape-shifting Boggarts into hilarity and even turning back time. But the term also brings danger: soul-sucking Dementors hover over the school, an ally of the accursed He-Who-Cannot-Be-Named lurks within the castle walls, and fearsome wizard Sirius Black escapes Azkaban. And Harry will confront them all.

Feels like

  • Gothic Fantasy Mystery
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Alfonso Cuarón's Artistic Vision
  • Time-Turner Paradox
  • Dementors and Patronus Charm
  • Nostalgic Childhood Wonder
  • Darkening Tone Shift
  • Magical School Life
  • Friendship and Loyalty

Cast

24 of 50

Crew

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

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Facts

May 31, 2004 · 2 h 21 min · PG

Released
May 31, 2004
Runtime
2 h 21 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$130 million
Box office
$790 million
Available in
136 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Abandoned Playground, Wham Line, Fly-at-the-Camera Ending +9

  • Abandoned Playground
  • Wham Line
  • Fly-at-the-Camera Ending
  • Iconic Outfit
  • Like an Old Married Couple
  • "I Know You're in There Somewhere" Fight
  • Hidden Depths
  • Dingy Trainside Apartment
  • Unusually Uninteresting Sight
  • Weirdness Censor
  • Catapult Nightmare
  • Took a Level in Kindness

12 of 125 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?"

Questions about Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?

HBO MaxPeacockPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 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 Prisoner of Azkaban worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8, Letterboxd 4.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 82).

Is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban a sequel?

  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 3 of 8 in its series, after Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) and before Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005).

Is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

Will I feel good after watching Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?

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 Prisoner of Azkaban a box office hit?

Budget$130 million
Box office$790 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $130 million to make and earned $790 million worldwide, 6.1 times its budget.

What tropes does Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban use?

Abandoned PlaygroundWham LineFly-at-the-Camera EndingIconic OutfitLike an Old Married Couple"I Know You're in There Somewhere" FightHidden DepthsDingy Trainside ApartmentUnusually Uninteresting SightWeirdness CensorCatapult NightmareTook a Level in Kindnessand 113 more

TV Tropes lists 125 tropes for it, including Abandoned Playground, Wham Line, and Fly-at-the-Camera Ending.