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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
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Directed by Chris Columbus. With Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson.
7.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTHarry 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 f…
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Release snapshot for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
MoviHero lists November 16, 2001 as the release date for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Chris Columbus is the listed director. The listed cast includes Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, Richard Harris as Albus Dumbledore. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 16, 2001
GenresAdventure · Fantasy
Runtime2h 32m
DirectorChris Columbus
CastDaniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, Richard Harris as Albus Dumbledore
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone runs 2h 32m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.9/10 from 30,555 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary4/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“Ahh, the magic begins. Harry Potter is an Orphan who on his eleventh birthday discovers he's a wizard and is called to term at Hogwarts…”
Viewer reaction
“It is impossible to imagine a world now, in 2020, that does not include these characters from the fantastically creative imagination of JK Rowling.”
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“Alright first lets start with my problems with this movie.”
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“Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is a masterclass is world building.”
Viewer reaction
“When Hagrid's dragon egg hatches and he plays with the dragon baby he says "Oh, look he's found his mommy".”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherHermione GrangerHermione Granger runs from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 with Emma Watson carrying the role across 8 films.Open character guide otherSeverus SnapeSeverus Snape runs from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 with Alan Rickman carrying the role across 8 films.Open character guide otherRon WeasleyRon Weasley runs from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 with Rupert Grint carrying the role across 8 films.Open character guide otherDraco MalfoyDraco Malfoy runs from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince with Tom Felton carrying the role across 4 films.Open character guide otherAlbus DumbledoreAlbus Dumbledore runs from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone to Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets with Richard Harris carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherHarry PotterHarry Potter grows from an isolated boy discovering the wizarding world into the central figure of an eight-film struggle shaped by friendship, choice and the burden of expectations he never asked for.Open character guide
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