Released:
UK: November 4, 2001
US: November 14, 2001
CA: November 16, 2001 More...
Rating:
US: PG
UK: PG
CA: PG
AU: PG
Runtime: 152 minutes (2 hours 32 minutes)
Critical Consensus: Being so faithful to the book is both the movie's strength and weakness.
The movie unfolds exactly as written in the book, so there is little room for surprises or discoveries.
For Potter fans, what more can you ask for?
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Official Synopsis: Harry Potter has learned to live with his bullying Uncle Vernon, his callous Aunt
Petunia and the constant whining of his greedy, spoiled cousin Dudley. He's even learned to live with
sleeping in the cupboard under the stairs. Harry's relatives have just as reluctantly learned to live with
the unwelcome presence of their orphaned relation, a constant reminder of Petunia's "wayward" sister and
brother-in-law and their mysterious and untimely demise. Even the impending arrival of his 11th birthday
offers no excitement for Harry--as usual, there's little chance of cards, presents or any kind of birthday
treat. This year, however, is different. On his 11th birthday, Harry learns that he is the orphaned son of
two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers of his own. Invited to attend Hogwarts School of
Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. At Hogwarts, he finds the home and
family he has never had.
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