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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

7.9/10

Rating

152 min

Runtime

2001

Release Year

Chris Columbus

Director

Cast

Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris, Tom Felton

Quick Synopsis

Harry Potter has spent his childhood living in a cupboard under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's home. On his 11th birthday, he discovers that he is a wizard and receives an invitation to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. At Hogwarts, with guidance from the school's headmaster, he begins to develop his magical abilities. During his time there, Harry learns the truth about how his parents died and identifies the dark wizard responsible for their deaths.

Detailed Synopsis of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

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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