Adventure ·Fantasy · United Kingdom · 2001 · 2h 32m

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone poster
Director
Chris Columbus
Cast
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley Emma Watson as Hermione Granger Richard Harris as Albus Dumbledore Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy Alan Rickman as Severus Snape
Crew
John Seale — Director of Photography Richard Francis-Bruce — Editor John Williams — Original Music Composer Steve Kloves — Screenplay J.K. Rowling — Novel David Heyman — Producer
Tagline

Let the magic begin.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
witchschool friendfriendshiplondon, englandbased on novel or bookmagicboarding schoolmale friendshipchild heroschool of witchcraftchosen onebullying
Key Collaborators
Chris Columbus Director John Seale Director of Photography Richard Francis-Bruce Editor John Williams Original Music Composer Steve Kloves Screenplay J.K. Rowling Novel David Heyman Producer Stuart Craig Production Design Judianna Makovsky Costume Design
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