Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone(2001)
“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.
Director
Chris Columbus
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$125M
Revenue
$976M
Cast
Daniel Radcliffe
as Harry Potter
Rupert Grint
as Ron Weasley
Emma Watson
as Hermione Granger
Richard Harris
as Albus Dumbledore
Tom Felton
as Draco Malfoy
Alan Rickman
as Severus Snape
Robbie Coltrane
as Rubeus Hagrid
Maggie Smith
as Minerva McGonagall
Richard Griffiths
as Vernon Dursley
Ian Hart
as Quirinus Quirrell
Fiona Shaw
as Petunia Dursley
John Hurt
as Mr. Ollivander
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2001
Runtime
2h 32m
Language
English
Rating
7.9 / 10
Budget
$125M
Box Office
$976M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures • Heyday Films • 1492 Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001).
What is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone about?▼
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.
Who directed Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?▼
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was directed by Chris Columbus and released in 2001. It is a adventure, fantasy film.
How long is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?▼
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has a runtime of 2 hours and 32 minutes (152 minutes total).
Who stars in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?▼
The cast of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone includes Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, Richard Harris as Albus Dumbledore, Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy and more.
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