Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
“Let the magic begin.”
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
London, England
Festival / Special Debut
February 13, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$125M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.03B
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.23x
+$904.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Columbus
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Kloves
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Production Budget
- $125M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.03B
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Heyday Films, 1492 Pictures
Top Cast
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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
Hagrid
Maggie Smith
Professor McGonagall
Richard Griffiths
Uncle Vernon Dursley
Ian Hart
Professor Quirrell / Voldemort (voice)
Fiona Shaw
Aunt Petunia Dursley
John Hurt
Mr Ollivander
David Bradley
Mr Filch
Matthew Lewis
Neville Longbottom
Sean Biggerstaff
Oliver Wood
Warwick Davis
Goblin Bank Teller / Professor Flitwick / Griphook (voice)
Harry Melling
Dudley Dursley
James Phelps
Fred Weasley
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Columbus
Steve Kloves, J.K. Rowling
John Williams
John Seale
Richard Francis-Bruce
David Heyman, Duncan Henderson, Michael Barnathan, Mark Radcliffe, Chris Columbus
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Kloves
Screenplay
Greg Powell
Stunt Coordinator
Jim Berney
Visual Effects Supervisor
Richard Francis-Bruce
Editor
Stuart Craig
Production Design
Chris Columbus
Director
John Williams
Original Music Composer
David Heyman
Producer
John Seale
Director of Photography
Judianna Makovsky
Costume Design
Robert Legato
Visual Effects Supervisor
Nick Davis
Visual Effects Supervisor
Roger Guyett
Visual Effects Supervisor
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-24
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone about?
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.
Who directed Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was directed by Chris Columbus.
Who stars in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
The principal cast of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone includes Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris, Tom Felton.
When was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone released and how long is it?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone had a reported production budget of $125M and grossed $1.03B at the worldwide box office (8.23 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was composed by John Williams.
Is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone based on a book or true story?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J.K. Rowling".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone holds official age classifications: AU: PG; CA: PG; DE: 6; FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).