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Movie Info

Release Date: November 16, 2001
Runtime: 152 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (24)
Genres:
Adventure Fantasy
Budget: $125,000,000
Revenue: $976,475,550
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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80%
Tomatometer
65
65/100
Metacritic
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7.9/10
TMDB
29,324 votes
7.7/10
IMDb
947,386 votes
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

2001

"Magic awaits, destiny calls; are you ready?"

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone? 🇪🇸 ES: Harry Potter y la Piedra Filosofal? 🇫🇷 FR: Harry Potter à l'école des sorciers? 🇵🇹 PT: Harry Potter e a Pedra Filosofal? 🇮🇹 IT: Harry Potter e la pietra filosofale? All international titles (24) →
Adventure Fantasy 152 min 7.7/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 0/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Box Office

Budget: $125,000,000
Revenue: $976,475,550
Profit $851,475,550
ROI +681.2% (7.8x)

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is directed by Chris Columbus .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

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  • The film was primarily shot in the United Kingdom, with notable locations including Alnwick Castle, which served as the exterior for Hogwarts.

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  • During the scene where Harry first arrives at Hogwarts, the castle's model was created using a combination of practical effects and CGI to give it a magical appearance.

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  • Emma Watson was cast as Hermione Granger after an extensive audition process that involved over 1,500 young actresses.

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  • In one scene, a mistake can be spotted when the character of Ron Weasley wears a watch during the Quidditch match, which was later edited out in subsequent releases.

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  • The film features several subtle references to J.K. Rowling's other works, including a brief shot of the 'Slytherin' crest, linking it to the broader Wizarding World.

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  • Chris Columbus, the director, also directed the sequel 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets', establishing a continuity in the visual style of the series.

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