I remember that terrible flashgitz animation parody of this😭😭😭
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Let the magic begin.
Rating
4.5 (2)
Release Date
11/16/2001Runtime
152 minsOverview
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.
How It Feels
Read from this film's synopsis, keywords and credits, and used to work out what it sits beside.
A magical awakening wrapped in wonder and warmth, watching an orphaned boy discover he belongs somewhere, surrounded by gentle humor and genuine friendship. The film captures the enchantment of finding your people and your purpose for the first time.
Mood
JoyfulWhimsicalHopefulWistful
Themes
Coming of ageFriendshipFamilyIdentity
Tone
Earnest
Pacing
Steady
Look
NaturalisticPainterly
Structure
Linear
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
Rubeus Hagrid
Maggie Smith
Minerva McGonagall
Richard Griffiths
Vernon Dursley
Ian Hart
Quirinus Quirrell
Fiona Shaw
Petunia Dursley
John Hurt
Mr. Ollivander
Reviews
I have learned semi-recently that giving this five stars is a hot take. It's a nostalgia-based rating, for sure, but this is the one that started it all! Look at their cute little faces.
Favorite (Not Necessarily Best) Four From Every Year Since Birth
I don't self-identify as a Harry Potter Adult, until I start watching this movie and then I think maybe I am. (I'm not, at least I don't think so, but maybe.)
Favorite (Not Necessarily Best) Four From Every Year Since Birth
Harry Potter Collection
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