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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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Directed by Alfonso Cuarón. With Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson.
8.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Harry Potter's life is in danger once more as dangerous wizard Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban Prison and is heading to Hogwarts.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTHarry Potter's life is in danger once more as dangerous wizard Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban Prison and is heading to Hogwarts.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
MoviHero lists May 31, 2004 as the release date for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Alfonso Cuarón is the listed director. The listed cast includes Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, Robbie Coltrane as Rubeus Hagrid. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 31, 2004
GenresAdventure · Fantasy
Runtime2h 21m
DirectorAlfonso Cuarón
CastDaniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, Robbie Coltrane as Rubeus Hagrid
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 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 Prisoner of Azkaban runs 2h 21m. 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: 8.0/10 from 23,923 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary4/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is fantastic!”
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“I recall the controversy as this was released.”
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“The best Halloween-party choice in this series, not because it has the biggest feast, but because the whole world seems to have changed seasons.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Honestly, Ron. How can somebody be in two places at once?”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherAlbus DumbledoreAlbus Dumbledore runs from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 with Michael Gambon carrying the role across 5 films.Open character guide otherSirius BlackSirius Black runs from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban to Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix with Gary Oldman carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherRubeus HagridRubeus Hagrid runs from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince with Robbie Coltrane carrying the role across 5 films.Open character guide 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 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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