Story Overview of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
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.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Rating and Reception
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Details and Cast
| Movie Name | Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone |
| Original Language | En |
| Spoken Language | English |
| Release Date | 2001-11-16 |
| Runtime | 152 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genres | Adventure, Fantasy |
| Writer | N/A |
| Director | Chris Columbus |
| Producer | David Heyman |
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Official Trailer
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Star Cast
| Daniel Radcliffe | Harry Potter |
| Rupert Grint | Ron Weasley |
| Emma Watson | Hermione Granger |
| Richard Harris | Albus Dumbledore |
| Tom Felton | Draco Malfoy |
| Alan Rickman | Severus Snape |
| Robbie Coltrane | Rubeus Hagrid |
| Maggie Smith | Minerva McGonagall |
| Richard Griffiths | Vernon Dursley |
| Ian Hart | Quirinus Quirrell |
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Our Review of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
'Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone' delivers a mixed adventure experience, combining adventure, fantasy. Released on 2001-11-16, this 152-minute film by Chris Columbus has notable moments but lacks consistency. With performances by Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, it’s worth a look for adventure fans.
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