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Release Date:
16 November 2001 (USA)
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Tagline:
Let The Magic Begin. more
Plot:
Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars.
Another 13 wins
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46 nominations
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Hart Facing Police Action Over Theatre Outburst
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Pure cinematic magic
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Also Known As:
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Canada: English title) (International: English title) (UK)
Harry Potter (USA) (working title)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (USA) (alternative title)
Harry Potter y la piedra filosofal (Argentina) (Mexico) (Spain) [es]
Harry Potter à l'école des sorciers (Canada: French title) (France) [fr]
Harry Potter E a Pedra Filosofal (Brazil) (Portugal) [pt]
Гарри Поттер и философский камень (Russia) [ru]
Hari Poter I kamen mudrosti (Federal Republic of Yugoslavia: Serbian title) [sr]
Harry Potter és a bölcsek köve (Hungary) [hu]
Harry Potter a kámen mudrcù (Czech Republic) [cs]
Harry Potter e la pietra filosofale (Italy) [it]
Harry Potter en de steen der wijzen (Belgium: Flemish title) [un]
Harry Potter en de steen der wijzen (Netherlands) (dubbed version) [nl]
Harry Potter i kamien filozoficzny (Poland) [pl]
Harry Potter i la pedra filosofal (Spain: Catalan title) [ca]
Harry Potter in Kamen Modrosti (Slovenia) (long title) [sl]
Harry Potter ja viisasten kivi (Finland) [fi]
Harry Potter och de vises sten (Sweden) [sv]
Harry Potter og de vises stein (Norway) [no]
Harry Potter og de vises sten (Denmark) [da]
Harry Potter og viskusteinninn (Iceland) (DVD box title) [is]
Harry Potter und der Stein der Weisen (Germany) [de]
Harry Potter ve felsefe tasi (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
O Harry Potter kai i filosofiki lithos (Greece) [el]
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Harry Potter (USA) (working title)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (USA) (alternative title)
Harry Potter y la piedra filosofal (Argentina) (Mexico) (Spain) [es]
Harry Potter à l'école des sorciers (Canada: French title) (France) [fr]
Harry Potter E a Pedra Filosofal (Brazil) (Portugal) [pt]
Гарри Поттер и философский камень (Russia) [ru]
Hari Poter I kamen mudrosti (Federal Republic of Yugoslavia: Serbian title) [sr]
Harry Potter és a bölcsek köve (Hungary) [hu]
Harry Potter a kámen mudrcù (Czech Republic) [cs]
Harry Potter e la pietra filosofale (Italy) [it]
Harry Potter en de steen der wijzen (Belgium: Flemish title) [un]
Harry Potter en de steen der wijzen (Netherlands) (dubbed version) [nl]
Harry Potter i kamien filozoficzny (Poland) [pl]
Harry Potter i la pedra filosofal (Spain: Catalan title) [ca]
Harry Potter in Kamen Modrosti (Slovenia) (long title) [sl]
Harry Potter ja viisasten kivi (Finland) [fi]
Harry Potter och de vises sten (Sweden) [sv]
Harry Potter og de vises stein (Norway) [no]
Harry Potter og de vises sten (Denmark) [da]
Harry Potter og viskusteinninn (Iceland) (DVD box title) [is]
Harry Potter und der Stein der Weisen (Germany) [de]
Harry Potter ve felsefe tasi (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
O Harry Potter kai i filosofiki lithos (Greece) [el]
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MPAA:
Rated PG for some scary moments and mild language. (also 2009 extended version)
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Runtime:
152 min | 159 min (extended version)
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Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) |
South Korea:All |
Iceland:L |
Australia:PG |
India:U |
Malaysia:U |
USA:TV-G (Disney Channel) |
USA:TV-PG (ABC Family) |
USA:PG (certificate #38522) |
Hungary:14 |
Italy:T |
USA:PG (certificate #45582: 2009 extended version) |
Argentina:Atp |
Brazil:Livre |
Canada:G (Québec) |
Finland:K-11 |
France:U |
Germany:6 (w) |
Hong Kong:IIA |
Ireland:PG |
New Zealand:PG |
Norway:11 |
Peru:PT |
Portugal:M/12 |
Singapore:PG |
Spain:T |
Sweden:11 (original rating) |
Sweden:7 (re-rating) |
Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) |
UK:PG |
Greece:K-13 |
Netherlands:MG6
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Fun Stuff
Trivia:
The platform attendant at Kings Cross who asks Harry, "You think you're funny, do you?" actually works for GNER. He is, however, a train manager and not a platform attendant.
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Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: At the end of the chess match, Ron is supposedly knocked unconscious. When Harry and Hermione run to check on him, Harry touches Ron's arm and Ron's mouth twitches.
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Quotes:
[first lines]
Professor McGonagall: [as a cat] Mraow!
Dumbledore: I should have known that you would be here, Professor McGonagall.
[Professor McGonagall transfigures into her human self]
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Professor McGonagall: [as a cat] Mraow!
Dumbledore: I should have known that you would be here, Professor McGonagall.
[Professor McGonagall transfigures into her human self]
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in J.K. Rowling: A Year in the Life (2007) (TV)
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How is Quidditch played?How many Weasley kids are there?
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To millions of children of all ages, November 16 has been more eagerly anticipated than Christmas, as the long-awaited film version of J. K. Rowling's beloved novel "Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone" hits the screen.
Each of Rowling's four Harry Potter books have been critically acclaimed worldwide best-sellers, turning a generation of video-game playing children into avid readers.
In translating Rowling's world of wizards and magic to the screen, the film makers claimed to be intensely aware of the fans' high expectations and had sworn to be faithful to the book.
"Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone" is indeed the most loyal film adaptation of a book that this fan has ever seen.
It's the story of an orphaned boy who discovers on his eleventh birthday that his parents were wizards and that he is in fact a famous and powerful wizard himself.
Released from the clutches of his desperately ordinary (and non-magical) Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia - and their deliciously obnoxious son Dudley - Harry takes his place in the wizarding world as a first year student at the venerated Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
A great deal of "Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone" is an introduction to this fantastic and dangerous world and its richly drawn characters. There's not only a lot of plot to cover in this film, but an entire world to create.
At two and a half hours long (hit the restroom before it starts), the film includes the book's most memorable scenes, bringing many of them to life with pure cinematic wizardry.
The Quidditch match (a soccer/hockey/rugby thing played on broomsticks) is much more exciting on the screen than on the page, as is the bathroom battle with an enormous mountain troll and the larger-than-life game of wizard's chess.
The frightening aspects of the book are in full force in the film, and its PG rating (for some scary moments) should be taken seriously.
Screenwriter Steven Kloves ("Wonder Boys") has done a fine job of streamlining Rowling's tale while maintaining its spirit. Director Chris Columbus ("Home Alone") makes good on his promise to be faithful to the book. But at times the film is a bit too reverent; you want the actors to cut loose and have a bit more fun.
Columbus clearly understands that fantasy works best when it's played most real. Across the board, his fine ensemble of actors are so perfectly cast that they appear to have literally stepped out of Rowling's book.
In the title role, Daniel Radcliffe pulls off the very difficult task of playing an introverted hero who spends most of the movie reacting to the amazing sights and events around him. He beautifully captures the deep soul and untapped potential of Harry Potter. And when this kid smiles the screen lights up.
Rupert Grint is delightful as Harry's sardonic buddy Ron Weasley and Emma Watson nearly steals the film as their overachieving friend Hermione Granger. Three cheers to the film makers for giving three unknown child actors the top billing they deserve.
The strong cast of veteran actors includes Richard Harris as the wise Headmaster Dumbledore and Robbie Coltrane as the lovable giant Hagrid. Alan Rickman is wonderfully villainous as Professor Snape and Zoe Wanamaker has just the right touch of girls gym teacher as flying instructor Madame Hooch.
As the strict but just Professor McGonagall, Oscar winner Maggie Smith seems born to play the role - and is ready for another Oscar.
John Cleese (as Nearly Headless Nick) and Julie Walters (as Mrs. Weasley) have all-too-brief cameo roles, but if the next film "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" remains true to the book, we'll be seeing more of them.
In addition to being highly engaging, the film is a marvelous thing to look at. From the bustling wizard street Diagon Alley to the magnificently gothic Hogwarts School to the dark and misty Forbidden Forest, the film breaks new ground in imaginative production design.
To paraphrase the film's tagline, let the magic (and box office records) begin.