Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
“Dark secrets revealed.”
Synopsis
Dumbledore tries to prepare Harry for the final battle with Voldemort while Death Eaters wreak havoc in both Muggle and Wizard worlds.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
July 15, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$934M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.74x
+$684M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Yates
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Kloves
- Original Score
- Nicholas Hooper
- Original Title
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
- Production Budget
- $250M
- Worldwide Gross
- $934M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Heyday Films
Top Cast
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Daniel Radcliffe
Harry Potter
Rupert Grint
Ron Weasley
Emma Watson
Hermione Granger
Jim Broadbent
Horace Slughorn
Michael Gambon
Albus Dumbledore
Tom Felton
Draco Malfoy
Alan Rickman
Severus Snape
Bonnie Wright
Ginny Weasley
Jessie Cave
Lavender Brown
Evanna Lynch
Luna Lovegood
Freddie Stroma
Cormac McLaggen
Robbie Coltrane
Rubeus Hagrid
Helena Bonham Carter
Bellatrix Lestrange
Maggie Smith
Minerva McGonagall
Timothy Spall
Peter Pettigrew
David Thewlis
Remus Lupin
Julie Walters
Molly Weasley
David Bradley
Argus Filch
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Yates
Steve Kloves, J.K. Rowling
Nicholas Hooper
Bruno Delbonnel
Mark Day
David Barron, Lionel Wigram, David Heyman
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Kloves
Screenplay
David Yates
Director
David Barron
Producer
Jany Temime
Costume Design
Bruno Delbonnel
Director of Photography
Mark Day
Editor
David Heyman
Producer
Stuart Craig
Production Design
Chris Shaw
Visual Effects Supervisor
Paul Riddle
Visual Effects Supervisor
Greg Powell
Stunt Coordinator
Paul Franklin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Gregory Yepes
Visual Effects Supervisor
Nicholas Hooper
Original Music Composer
Tim Burke
Visual Effects Supervisor
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-18
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
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince about?
Dumbledore tries to prepare Harry for the final battle with Voldemort while Death Eaters wreak havoc in both Muggle and Wizard worlds.
Who directed Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was directed by David Yates.
Who stars in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?
The principal cast of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince includes Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Jim Broadbent, Michael Gambon.
When was Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince released and how long is it?
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince had a reported production budget of $250M and grossed $934M at the worldwide box office (3.74 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was composed by Nicholas Hooper.
Is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince based on a book or true story?
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J.K. Rowling".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince holds official age classifications: AU: M; CA: PG; DE: 12; FR: 12; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).