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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)

Film · 2001 · 152 min · PG · Adventure · Fantasy

Let the magic begin.

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.

Directed by Chris Columbus

Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris, Tom Felton, Alan Rickman, Robbie Coltrane, Maggie Smith

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Release dates in the United States

In cinemas16 November 2001
Digital releaseNot listed
Physical release28 May 2002
First release anywhere16 November 2001

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