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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

  • 20012001
  • PGPG
  • 2h 32m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
753K
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POPULARITY
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Alan Rickman, Robbie Coltrane, Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe, and Emma Watson in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
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  • Adventure
  • Family
  • Fantasy

An orphaned boy enrolls in a school of wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family and the terrible evil that haunts the magical world.An orphaned boy enrolls in a school of wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family and the terrible evil that haunts the magical world.An orphaned boy enrolls in a school of wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family and the terrible evil that haunts the magical world.

IMDb RATING
7.6/10
753K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
104
4
  • Director
    • Chris Columbus
  • Writers
    • J.K. Rowling(novel)
    • Steve Kloves(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Daniel Radcliffe
    • Rupert Grint
    • Richard Harris
Top credits
  • Director
    • Chris Columbus
  • Writers
    • J.K. Rowling(novel)
    • Steve Kloves(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Daniel Radcliffe
    • Rupert Grint
    • Richard Harris
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.9KUser reviews
    • 278Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 17 wins & 69 nominations total

    Videos13

    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
    Trailer 0:32
    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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    Harry Potter Franchise Retrospective
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    Harry Potter Franchise Retrospective
    The 9 Most Surprising Harry Potter Movie Moments to Revisit
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    Our Favorite On-Screen Witches
    Clip 3:43
    Our Favorite On-Screen Witches
    Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone: Blu-Ray Entire Series Box Set Wizards Collection
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    Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone: Blu-Ray Entire Series Box Set Wizards Collection
    "Outer Banks" Star Madelyn Cline Wants to Hang Out at Hogwarts
    Full Episode 2:54
    "Outer Banks" Star Madelyn Cline Wants to Hang Out at Hogwarts
    'Troop Zero' Star Mckenna Grace Has the Best Interview Ever
    Full Episode 4:23
    'Troop Zero' Star Mckenna Grace Has the Best Interview Ever
    "Riverdale" Star Madelaine Petsch Can't Get Enough 'Harry Potter'
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    "Riverdale" Star Madelaine Petsch Can't Get Enough 'Harry Potter'
    Hiring Martin Bayfield
    Video 1:22
    Hiring Martin Bayfield
    The Evolution of Nerds
    Video 3:44
    The Evolution of Nerds
    Greatest Movie Adventures
    Video 1:49
    Greatest Movie Adventures

    Photos668

    Matthew Lewis in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
    Richard Harris in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
    Alan Rickman, Richard Harris, Ian Hart, Daniel Radcliffe, and Zoë Wanamaker in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
    Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
    Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
    Rupert Grint, Matthew Lewis, Daniel Radcliffe, Zoë Wanamaker, and Emma Watson in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
    Robbie Coltrane in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
    Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe, and Emma Watson in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
    Richard Harris as Professor Dumbledore
    Warwick Davis, Rupert Grint, Devon Murray, Daniel Radcliffe, and Emma Watson in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
    Maggie Smith as Professor McGonigal
    Malfoy and Harry in the forest with Fang

    Top cast

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    Daniel Radcliffe
    Daniel Radcliffe
    • Harry Potteras Harry Potter
    Rupert Grint
    Rupert Grint
    • Ron Weasleyas Ron Weasley
    Richard Harris
    Richard Harris
    • Albus Dumbledoreas Albus Dumbledore
    Maggie Smith
    Maggie Smith
    • Professor McGonagallas Professor McGonagall
    Robbie Coltrane
    Robbie Coltrane
    • Hagridas Hagrid
    Saunders Triplets
    Saunders Triplets
    • Baby Harry Potteras Baby Harry Potter
    Fiona Shaw
    Fiona Shaw
    • Aunt Petunia Dursleyas Aunt Petunia Dursley
    Harry Melling
    Harry Melling
    • Dudley Dursleyas Dudley Dursley
    Richard Griffiths
    Richard Griffiths
    • Uncle Vernon Dursleyas Uncle Vernon Dursley
    Derek Deadman
    Derek Deadman
    • Bartender in Leaky Cauldronas Bartender in Leaky Cauldron
    Ian Hart
    Ian Hart
    • Professor Quirrellas Professor Quirrell…
    Ben Borowiecki
    Ben Borowiecki
    • Diagon Alley Boyas Diagon Alley Boy
    Warwick Davis
    Warwick Davis
    • Goblin Bank Telleras Goblin Bank Teller…
    Verne Troyer
    Verne Troyer
    • Griphookas Griphook
    • (as Vern Troyer)
    John Hurt
    John Hurt
    • Mr. Ollivanderas Mr. Ollivander
    Richard Bremmer
    Richard Bremmer
    • He Who Must Not Be Namedas He Who Must Not Be Named
    Geraldine Somerville
    Geraldine Somerville
    • Lily Potteras Lily Potter
    Harry Taylor
    • Station Guardas Station Guard
    • Director
      • Chris Columbus
    • Writers
      • J.K. Rowling(novel)
      • Steve Kloves(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    The 9 Most Surprising Harry Potter Movie Moments

    The 9 Most Surprising Harry Potter Movie Moments

    If rewatching all eight Harry Potter films feels as daunting as mastering Quidditch, we've got you covered with a guide to the franchise's most surprising moments worth revisiting.
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    Storyline

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    This is the tale of Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), an ordinary eleven-year-old boy serving as a sort of slave for his aunt and uncle who learns that he is actually a wizard and has been invited to attend the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry is snatched away from his mundane existence by Rubeus Hagrid (Robbie Coltrane), the groundskeeper for Hogwarts, and quickly thrown into a world completely foreign to both him and the viewer. Famous for an incident that happened at his birth, Harry makes friends easily at his new school. He soon finds, however, that the wizarding world is far more dangerous for him than he would have imagined, and he quickly learns that not all wizards are ones to be trusted. —Carly
    • magic
    • wizard
    • orphan
    • school of magic
    • based on novel
    • 376 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Let The Magic Begin.
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Family
      • Fantasy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for some scary moments and mild language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Alan Rickman was hand picked to play Snape by J.K. Rowling, and received special instructions from her about character. Rowling even provided him with vital details of Snape's backstory, not revealed until the final novel.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 11 mins) When Harry is upside down with the troll holding him by his legs, his hair is pointing to the floor and his scar is no where to be seen on his forehead.
    • Quotes

      Dumbledore: It does not do to dwell on dreams, Harry, and forget to live.

    • Crazy credits
      Richard Bremmer (the face and voice of Lord Voldemort) is credited as "He Who Must Not Be Named", Lord Voldemort's title.
    • Alternate versions
      There is an extended cut of the film running about 159 minutes vs the theatrical version runs 152 minutes. It was first shown on TV networks (ABC in the US, several international broadcasts had the same extended showing) in 2004. The 2009 Ultimate Edition DVD/Blu-ray release includes this cut as well. The deleted scenes added back into the movie are:
      • Dudley's Uniform: Aunt Petunia dyes Dudley's old uniform gray so Harry could use it as his school uniform (before Harry receives the letter from Hogwarts.)
      • Cracking Eggs: Aunt Petunia opens egg cartons and cracks them, discovering rolled up letters from Hogwarts addressed to Harry.
      • On the train: Hagrid and Harry take the train to London, and Hagrid reveals his love for dragons.
      • Snape's Class: An extended version of Snape's potions class.
      • Finding Flamel: Harry, Ron, and Hermione discover Nicholas Flamel's name in a wizard card while looking for a counter curse for Neville's leg locker curse.
      • Harry's Meditation: Harry and Ron discuss the Mirror of Erised.
    • Connections
      Edited into 5 Second Movies: Harry Potter (2008)

    User reviews1.9K

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    The major start of all the magic!
    Having read the first few Harry Potter books before 2001 and hearing about the hype for the first movie, I was excited. I heard there was going to be an all-British cast (which makes sense, right?) and we'd get to see a live version of one of the defining novels of our generation. From what I remember I went with my family and a family friend to see the movie the day after Christmas and was pleasantly amazed. After the movie was over, I watched the credits and discovered some familiar names (the late Alan Rickman, Sister Act's Maggie Smith, James Bond 007's Robbie Coltrane, and Star Wars' Warwick Davis); others not so familiar (the kids, some of whom had their debut). But it was a good movie and was a party of colors and sights for all to see. This is easily my favorite of all the Harry Potter films. The catalyst of the movie series!
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    FAQ35

    • Is the character Hermione Granger based on anyone?
    • What is "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" about?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 16, 2001 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Facebook
      • Warner Bros. (United Kingdom)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Harry Potter
    • Filming locations
      • Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Heyday Films
      • 1492 Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $125,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $318,886,962
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $90,294,621
      • Nov 18, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,017,713,119
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 32 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • DTS-ES
      • Dolby Digital EX
      • 12-Track Digital Sound
      • IMAX 6-Track
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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