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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

2009Movie2 h 33 minPG

78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic787.6Rotten Tomatoes83%78%

A deeply moving, tense adventure movie about fantasy and growing up, with standout score and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs or warmth.

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Story

Dark secrets revealed.

As Lord Voldemort tightens his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven. Harry suspects perils may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle fast approaching. Even as the decisive showdown looms, romance blossoms for Harry, Ron, Hermione and their classmates. Love is in the air, but danger lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again

Feels like

  • Somber Coming-of-Age
  • Magical Mystery
  • Emotional Devastation
  • Atmospheric Fantasy
  • Character Study
  • Pre-Loss Grief
  • Romantic Subplots
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Darker Tone Shift

Cast

24 of 57

Crew

Directed by
David Yates
Written by
J.K. Rowling, Steve Kloves
Produced by
David Heyman, David Barron
Music by
Nicholas Hooper

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Facts

July 15, 2009 · 2 h 33 min · PG

Released
July 15, 2009
Runtime
2 h 33 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Adventure, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$250 million
Box office
$934 million
Available in
136 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Feet-First Introduction, Dramatic Curtain Toss, Funny Background Event +9

  • Feet-First Introduction
  • Dramatic Curtain Toss
  • Funny Background Event
  • Remember the New Guy?
  • Adaptation Explanation Extrication
  • Scenery Porn
  • Adaptation-Induced Plot Hole
  • Lighter and Softer
  • Sean Connery Is About to Shoot You
  • Little Black Dress
  • Cassandra Truth
  • Decomposite Character

12 of 94 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?"

Questions about Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?

HBO MaxPeacockYouTube TVPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince streams on HBO Max, Peacock, and YouTube TV. 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 101 other countries.

Is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 78).

Is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 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 6 of 8 in its series, after Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) and before Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010).

Is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

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

Is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Was Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince a box office hit?

Budget$250 million
Box office$934 million

Yes: it cost about $250 million to make and earned $934 million worldwide, 3.7 times its budget.