
Feature film — 2001
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
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.
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Warner Bros. Pictures / Heyday Films / 1492 Pictures
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Director: Chris Columbus
On screen
Cast & crew

Daniel Radcliffe
Harry Potter

Rupert Grint
Ron Weasley

Emma Watson
Hermione Granger

Richard Harris
Albus Dumbledore

Tom Felton
Draco Malfoy

Alan Rickman
Severus Snape

Robbie Coltrane
Hagrid

Maggie Smith
Professor McGonagall

Richard Griffiths
Uncle Vernon Dursley

Ian Hart
Professor Quirrell / Voldemort (voice)

Fiona Shaw
Aunt Petunia Dursley

John Hurt
Mr Ollivander
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