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2001 · Movie · 2h 32m · PG

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

CriticsCritics: 73
AudienceAudience: 7.9

An orphaned boy living with unkind relatives discovers on his eleventh birthday that he is a powerful wizard. Sent to a magical boarding school, he makes close friends, learns to control his abilities, and begins investigating the mystery surrounding his parents and a dangerous figure from the past.

My take

You’ll likely enjoy this if you like warm, accessible fantasy adventures such as The Goonies and The Wizard of Oz; Not for you if you prefer darker, faster-paced stories or polished modern effects.

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Cast

Daniel RadcliffeRupert GrintEmma WatsonRichard HarrisTom FeltonAlan RickmanRobbie ColtraneMaggie Smith

Director

Chris Columbus

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