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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

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User Rating: 7.7/10 (75,219 votes)
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Overview

Director:
Alfonso Cuarón
Writers (WGA):
J.K. Rowling (novel)
Steve Kloves (screenplay)
Release Date:
4 June 2004 (USA) more view trailer
Tagline:
Something wicked this way comes. more
Plot:
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. full summary | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 10 wins & 31 nominations more
User Comments:
Way to go more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: The IMAX Experience (USA) (IMAX version)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for frightening moments, creature violence and mild language.
Runtime:
141 min
Country:
UK | USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Certification:
Germany:6 (re-rating) | Iceland:L | Hungary:14 | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | India:U | Netherlands:9 | USA:PG (certificate #40749) | Malaysia:U | Germany:12 (orginal rating) | Argentina:Atp | Australia:M (original rating) | Australia:PG (re-rating on appeal) | Brazil:Livre | Canada:G (Quebec) | Czech Republic:U | Finland:K-11 | France:U | Hong Kong:IIA | Ireland:PG | Israel:PG | Italy:T | Japan:U | New Zealand:PG | Norway:11 | Peru:PT | Philippines:G | Singapore:PG | South Korea:All | Spain:T | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Zurich) | Taiwan:GP | UK:PG | Greece:K
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Trivia:
Subplot involving the Sneakoscope concept from the novel, as well as an attempted attack on Ron in his sleep at Hogwart's by Sirius Black, were filmed (and can be partially found as additional scenes on some DVD versions) but ultimately scrapped from the finished version. Oddly enough, a small bit from the latter, Harry's lines about missing a chance to get to Sirius, was still featured prominently in most promotional trailers. (Source: 2-Disc DVD extras & trailers). more
Goofs:
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): On the Knight Bus, when the shrunken head is counting while the old woman crossing the street it says ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, three and a half, two... when is supposed to say three and a half, three, two... clearly this was deliberate joke, matching the counting with the old woman's slow pace. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Harry: Lumos Maxima!
[five times]
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Movie Connections:
Featured in Creating the Vision (2004) (V) more
Soundtrack:
A Winter's Spell more

FAQ

How did Sirius escape from Azkaban?
That guy who challenged Harry at quidditch: Cedric?
Why Did Sirius want to kill Harry?
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79 out of 133 people found the following comment useful:-
Way to go, 15 December 2004
Author:

Wow. I love the new direction. The style fits the movie perfectly. I also think the kids acted much better in this one. I really hope they don't get rid of Daniel Radcliff, even if he does get too broad in the shoulders. You can't swap horses mid-stream. Also, did anyone recognize the kid who played Neville at first? The biggest problem that I had was that there were a lot of things the movie didn't explain, such as "Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs." I think that it may have been hard for those who hadn't read the book to understand. It also didn't show that Harry's Patronus was a stag, which I thought was important. And Harry's eyes aren't green (which is mentioned at least once in each book), but that's a minor thing. I felt that the style fits the book well. I go back and read the first book and think "Wow, how young they all are, how naive." The books age, and I think that comes out in this movie. I hope they continue to follow the same path.

All in all, I loved the new direction and the movie itself. I can't wait 'till the next one comes out.

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