Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
“Something wicked this way comes.”
Synopsis
Harry Potter's life is in danger once more as dangerous wizard Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban Prison and is heading to Hogwarts.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
February 15, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$130M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$789.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.08x
+$659.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfonso Cuarón
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Kloves
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Budget
- $130M
- Worldwide Gross
- $789.8M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, 1492 Pictures, Heyday Films, P of A Productions
Top Cast
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Daniel Radcliffe
Harry Potter
Rupert Grint
Ron Weasley
Emma Watson
Hermione Granger
Robbie Coltrane
Rubeus Hagrid
Michael Gambon
Albus Dumbledore
Gary Oldman
Sirius Black
David Thewlis
Remus Lupin
Timothy Spall
Peter Pettigrew
Alan Rickman
Severus Snape
Tom Felton
Draco Malfoy
Emma Thompson
Sybill Trelawney
Julie Walters
Molly Weasley
Richard Griffiths
Vernon Dursley
Fiona Shaw
Petunia Dursley
Maggie Smith
Minerva McGonagall
David Bradley
Argus Filch
Pam Ferris
Marge Dursley
Dawn French
The Fat Lady
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfonso Cuarón
Steve Kloves, J.K. Rowling, Enfys Dickinson
John Williams
Michael Seresin, Mike Brewster, John Marzano
Steven Weisberg
Mark Radcliffe, David Heyman, Tanya Seghatchian, Callum McDougall, Lorne Orleans
Department Leadership Roster
Alfonso Cuarón
Director
Greg Powell
Stunt Coordinator
Jany Temime
Costume Design
Michael Seresin
Director of Photography
Stuart Craig
Production Design
Steve Kloves
Screenplay
Mark Radcliffe
Producer
David Heyman
Producer
Steven Weisberg
Editor
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Lorne Orleans
Producer
Tim Burke
Visual Effects Supervisor
Bill George
Visual Effects Supervisor
Roger Guyett
Visual Effects Supervisor
Chris Columbus
Producer
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Warner Bros. UKOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-31
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.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban about?
Harry Potter's life is in danger once more as dangerous wizard Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban Prison and is heading to Hogwarts.
Who directed Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was directed by Alfonso Cuarón.
Who stars in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?
The principal cast of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban includes Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Gambon.
When was Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban released and how long is it?
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
What was the box office and production budget of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban had a reported production budget of $130M and grossed $789.8M at the worldwide box office (6.08 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was composed by John Williams.
Is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban based on a book or true story?
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J.K. Rowling".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban holds official age classifications: AU: PG; CA: PG; DE: 12; FR: 12; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).