Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)

  • PG
  • 11/14/2001 (US)
  • Adventure, Fantasy
  • 2h 32m

Let the magic begin.

Overview

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.

Steve Kloves

Screenplay

Chris Columbus

Director

J.K. Rowling

Novel

Cast

Daniel Radcliffe's headshot

Daniel Radcliffe

Harry Potter
Rupert Grint's headshot

Rupert Grint

Ron Weasley
Emma Watson's headshot

Emma Watson

Hermione Granger
Richard Harris's headshot

Richard Harris

Albus Dumbledore
Tom Felton's headshot

Tom Felton

Draco Malfoy
Alan Rickman's headshot

Alan Rickman

Severus Snape
Robbie Coltrane's headshot

Robbie Coltrane

Rubeus Hagrid
Maggie Smith's headshot

Maggie Smith

Minerva McGonagall

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