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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

PG  141 min  -  Adventure | Family | Fantasy   -  4 June 2004 (USA)
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It's Harry's third year at Hogwarts; not only does he have a new "Defense Against the Dark Arts" teacher, but there is also trouble brewing. Convicted murderer Sirius Black has escaped the Wizards' Prison and is coming after Harry.

Director:

Alfonso Cuarón

Writers:

J.K. Rowling (novel), Steve Kloves (screenplay)
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban -- It's Harry's third year at Hogwarts; not only does he have a new "Defense Against the Dark Arts" teacher, but there is also trouble brewing. Convicted murderer Sirius Black has escaped the Wizards' Prison and is coming after Harry. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban -- It's Harry's third year at Hogwarts; not only does he have a new "Defense Against the Dark Arts" teacher, but there is also trouble brewing. Convicted murderer Sirius Black has escaped the Wizards' Prison and is coming after Harry. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban -- It's Harry's third year at Hogwarts; not only does he have a new "Defense Against the Dark Arts" teacher, but there is also trouble brewing. Convicted murderer Sirius Black has escaped the Wizards' Prison and is coming after Harry.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Daniel Radcliffe ...
Richard Griffiths ...
Pam Ferris ...
Fiona Shaw ...
Harry Melling ...
Adrian Rawlins Adrian Rawlins ...
Geraldine Somerville ...
Lee Ingleby ...
Lenny Henry ...
Jimmy Gardner Jimmy Gardner ...
Gary Oldman ...
Jim Tavaré ...
Robert Hardy Robert Hardy ...
Abby Ford Abby Ford ...
Rupert Grint ...
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Storyline

Harry Potter is having a tough time with his relatives (yet again). He runs away after using magic to inflate Uncle Vernon's sister Marge who was being offensive towards Harry's parents. Initially scared for using magic outside the school, he is pleasantly surprised that he won't be penalized after all. However, he soon learns that a dangerous criminal and Voldemort's trusted aide Sirius Black has escaped from the Azkaban prison and wants to kill Harry to avenge the Dark Lord. To worsen the conditions for Harry, vile creatures called Dementors are appointed to guard the school gates and inexplicably happen to have the most horrible effect on him. Little does Harry know that by the end of this year, many holes in his past (whatever he knows of it) will be filled up and he will have a clearer vision of what the future has in store... Written by Soumitra  

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Plot Keywords:

Magic | Dark | Wizard | Traitor | Serial Killer  | See more »

Taglines:

Something wicked this way comes. See more »

Genres:

Adventure | Family | Fantasy | Mystery

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for frightening moments, creature violence and mild language See all certifications »

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Official Sites:

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Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: The IMAX Experience See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$130,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$93,687,367 (USA) (6 June 2004) (3855 Screens)

Gross:

$796,688,549 (Worldwide) (10 November 2011)
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Color:

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Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The tattoos on Sirius Black's body and hands are borrowed from Russian prison gangs. They are markings which identify the person as a man to be feared and respected. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: You can sometimes see lighting devices reflected in the characters' glasses. As Harry is telling Hagrid "It'll be fine" as they are hurrying out the door, you can see lighting equipment reflected in Harry's glasses. Also, in Trelawney's first class, you can see similar lighting equipment reflected in her glasses. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Harry: Lumos Maxima!
[five times]
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Crazy Credits

At one point during the closing credits on the "Marauder's Map,"
a footprint goes by that is left by a person with only one foot.
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Soundtracks

"Double Trouble"
(uncredited)
Lyrics by William Shakespeare
Music by John Williams
Performed by 'The London Oratory School Schola' See more »