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Overview

User Rating:
7.2/10   121,098 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
J.K. Rowling (novel)
Steve Kloves (screenplay)
Contact:
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Release Date:
16 November 2001 (USA) more
Tagline:
Let The Magic Begin. more
Plot:
Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 13 wins & 46 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(324 articles)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Canada: English title) (International: English title) (UK)
Harry Potter (USA) (working title)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (USA) (alternative title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for some scary moments and mild language. (also 2009 extended version)
Runtime:
152 min | 159 min (extended version)
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Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | South Korea:All | Iceland:L | Australia:PG | India:U | Malaysia:U | USA:TV-G (Disney Channel) | USA:TV-PG (ABC Family) | USA:PG (certificate #38522) | Hungary:14 | Italy:T | USA:PG (certificate #45582: 2009 extended version) | Argentina:Atp | Brazil:Livre | Canada:G (Québec) | Finland:K-11 | France:U | Germany:6 (w) | Hong Kong:IIA | Ireland:PG | New Zealand:PG | Norway:11 | Peru:PT | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:11 (original rating) | Sweden:7 (re-rating) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | UK:PG | Greece:K-13 | Netherlands:MG6

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Trivia:
The platform attendant at Kings Cross who asks Harry, "You think you're funny, do you?" actually works for GNER. He is, however, a train manager and not a platform attendant. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: At the end of the chess match, Ron is supposedly knocked unconscious. When Harry and Hermione run to check on him, Harry touches Ron's arm and Ron's mouth twitches. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Professor McGonagall: [as a cat] Mraow!
Dumbledore: I should have known that you would be here, Professor McGonagall.
[Professor McGonagall transfigures into her human self]
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in J.K. Rowling: A Year in the Life (2007) (TV) more

FAQ

What is the "Philosopher's Stone?"
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96 out of 144 people found the following comment useful.
Pure Magic, 30 November 2004
10/10
Author: Tracy (seremela@uslink.net) from Minnesota, USA

This movie is a delight for those of all ages.

I have seen it several times and each time I am enchanted by the characters and magic.

The cast is outstanding, the special effects delightful, everything most believable.

You have young Harry, a mistreated youth who is "Just Harry" to himself. And then, he embarks on a most beautiful adventure to the Hogwarts school.

He meets Ron and Hermione, one an adorable mischief maker, the other a very tense and studious young lady.

Together, the trio try to set things right in the school.

It's the ultimate fantasy for young and old.

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