Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
2001
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Quick Info

Year
2001
Director
Chris Columbus
Duration
152 min
Language
EN
Country
GB
Budget
$125M
Box Office
$976M

External Ratings

IMDb7.9
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes79%
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Chris Columbus2001152mEN

Our Rating

8/10
8/10
Story
8.1/10
Acting
7.9/10
Direction
7.7/10
Cinematography
7.5/10
Music

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.

Rating Breakdown

Story
8
Acting
8.1
Direction
7.9
Cinematography
7.7
Music
7.5

Pros

  • Strong direction
  • Compelling story
  • Great performances

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

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