Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)

Let the magic begin.

• Adventure
• Fantasy

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

7.9 / 10 (30,525 votes)

Release date

November 16, 2001

Runtime

2h 32m

Language

English

Director

Chris Columbus

Status

Released