Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
"Let the magic begin."
Originally released in 2001. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a adventure/fantasy film. directed by Chris Columbus. With a runtime of 2h 32m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 16, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
2h 32m
152 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (29,084 votes)
Budget
$125M
Production budget
Box Office
$976.5M
7.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $125,000,000
- Revenue
- $976,475,550
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Heyday Films
- 1492 Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Schoo...
Who directed Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was directed by Chris Columbus.
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).
When was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone released?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was released on November 16, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
The main cast of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone includes Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris, Tom Felton.
Is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone worth watching?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 29,084 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.