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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

8/10

Rating

141 min

Runtime

2004

Release Year

Alfonso Cuarón

Director

Cast

Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Gambon

Quick Synopsis

In his third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry Potter faces new experiences and challenges, including learning how to safely approach a Hippogriff, practicing spells to transform shape-shifting Boggarts, and using a magical device to turn back time. However, the school is also threatened by the presence of Dementors, dark creatures that drain happiness, and the escape of Sirius Black, a dangerous wizard believed to be connected to Voldemort, who is hiding somewhere within the castle. Throughout the year, Harry must deal with these dangers and uncover the truth about Sirius Black.

Detailed Synopsis of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Year three at Hogwarts means new fun and challenges as Harry learns the delicate art of approaching a Hippogriff, transforming shape-shifting Boggarts into hilarity and even turning back time. But the term also brings danger: soul-sucking Dementors hover over the school, an ally of the accursed He-Who-Cannot-Be-Named lurks within the castle walls, and fearsome wizard Sirius Black escapes Azkaban. And Harry will confront them all.

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