Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002): Cast & Ratings
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is a 2002 adventure mystery film directed by Chris Columbus, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson. It is based on Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling. It runs 2 hours 41 minutes and earned $882.8 million worldwide on a $100 million budget. It won 1 award from 6 nominations, including Best Family Film at the Critics' Choice 2003. Critics gave it 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 41m (161 min)
- Director
- Chris Columbus
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $100M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets About?
The premise of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets without spoilers, adapted from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A dark secret threatens Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry when the Chamber of Secrets is opened, unleashing a monstrous force upon the students. Harry Potter, with the help of his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, investigates the mystery, facing perilous challenges and uncovering long-hidden truths. They must confront a sinister plot and a dangerous adversary to protect the school and its inhabitants from a terrifying threat.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Themes & Keywords
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- wizard
- sequel
- witch
- boarding school
- giant snake
- vincent crabbe character
- argus filch character
- basilisk
- killing a monster
- child protagonist
- harry potter movie franchise
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- monster
- blockbuster
- train
- dog
- rescue
- friendship
- castle
- bully
- ghost
- forest
- spider
- racism
- wizardry
- library
- whomping willow
- talking hat
- twin brothers
- slug
- teacher
- boy protagonist
- villain
- cat
- sword of gryffindor
- teen fantasy
- teen adventure
- magical book
- vomiting
- school of magic
- witchcraft
- sword and sorcery
- good versus evil
- writing in blood
- giant spider
- message in blood
- communal dining hall
- talking spider
- based on novel
- bildungsroman
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Cast
Daniel Radcliffe leads the cast, with Rupert Grint and Emma Watson. Directed by Chris Columbus.
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Director Chris Columbus
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 82% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 80%
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 77% User score
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Plot Summary
What happens in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
While spending the summer at the Dursleys, Harry Potter finds himself isolated, with no correspondence from his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. On his twelfth birthday, he is unexpectedly visited by Dobby, a house-elf who ominously warns him that returning to Hogwarts will put his life in danger. In a misguided attempt to protect Harry, Dobby has been intercepting his letters, hoping to make him believe his friends have forgotten him. In a fit of disruption, Dobby destroys a cake that Harry’s Aunt Petunia has prepared for an important dinner, further escalating tensions between Harry and the Dursleys.
Full summary
The whole story of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, scene by scene
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Box Office & Budget
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets grossed $882.8 million worldwide on a $100 million budget, 8.8 times what it cost. $262.6 million came from the US and Canada and $619.7 million (70%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$882.8M
8.8× its budget
- US & Canada
- $262.6M
- International
- $619.7M
- Budget
- $100M
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Awards & Nominations
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets won 1 award from 6 nominations, including Best Family Film at the Critics' Choice 2003. Its biggest night was the Critics' Choice 2003, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
1 win6 nominations3 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2003 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Family Film
- Nominated Best Digital Acting Performance
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BAFTA 2003 3 nominations- Nominated Best Production Design
- Nominated Best Sound
- Nominated Best Special Visual Effects
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Saturn Awards 2003 1 nomination- Nominated Best Director
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Trailers & Videos
25 videos: 2 trailers, 19 clips, 3 featurettes and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Clip Polyjuice Potion
- Clip Dobby the House-Elf
- Clip Harry battles the Basilisk
How Well Do You Know Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What creature warns Harry about the dangers of returning to Hogwarts?
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Also Known As
60 alternative titles, including “Harii Pottâ to himitsu no heya” and “Hari Poter i Dvorana tajni”.
- Also known as
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- Harii Pottâ to himitsu no heya
- Hari Poter i Dvorana tajni
- Garri Potter i Tainaya komnata
- Khari Potŭr i stayata na taĭnite
- O Chári Póter kai i Kámara me ta Mystiká
- Harri Potter i tayemna kimnata
- Harry Potter dan Kamar Rahasia
- Harry Potter a taiemna komnata
- Harry Potter y la cámara secreta
- 해리 포터 2
- Harry Potter e a Câmara Secreta
- 해리포터와 비밀의 방
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- Harijs Poters un noslēpumu kambaris
- Гарри Поттер и Тайная комната
- ハリー・ポッターと秘密の部屋
- ハリーポッターと秘密の部屋
- הרי פותר וחדר הסודות
- Harry Potter ja saladuste kamber
- 哈利·波特与密室
- แฮร์รี่ พอตเตอร์กับห้องแห่งความลับ
- هاري بوتر وحجرة الأسرار
- Harry Potter (2) et la Chambre des secrets
- Harry Potter II: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Harry Potter und die Kammer des Schreckens
- Harry Potter 2
- Harry Potter 2 - The Chamber of Secrets
- Հարրի Փոթերը և Գաղտնի Սենյակը
- Harry Potter ja salaisuuksien kammio
- Harry Potter e la camera dei segreti
- Harry Potter e a Câmara dos Segredos
- Harry Potter en de Geheime Kamer
- Harry Potter és a Titkok kamrája
- Harry Potter a Tajomná komnata
- Harry Potter et la Chambre des secrets
- Harry Potter och hemligheternas kammare
- Harry Potter a Tajemná komnata
- Harry Potter ve Sırlar Odası
- Ο Χάρι Πότερ και η Κάμαρα με τα Μυστικά
- Harry Potter og hemmelighedernes kammer
- Harry Potter i Komnata Tajemnic
- แฮร์รี่ พอตเตอร์ กับ ห้องแห่งความลับ
- הארי פוטר וחדר הסודות
- Harry Potter i la cambra secreta
- Хари Потер и дворана тајни
- Harry Potter og mysteriekammeret
- 해리 포터와 비밀의 방
- Harry Potter și Camera Secretelor
- Гаррі Поттер і таємна кімната
- Хари Потър и стаята на тайните
- Harry Potter i Odaja tajni
- Haris Poteris ir paslapčių kambarys
- 哈利波特：消失的密室
- Harry Potter og leyniklefinn
- Harry Potter in dvorana skrivnosti
- Harry Potter và Căn Phòng Bí Mật
- هری پاتر و تالار اسرار
- Harry Potter e a Cámara dos Segredos, ჰარი პოტერი და საიდუმლო ოთახი
- Harry Potter eta Sekretuen Ganbera
- هاري بوتر و حجرة الأسرار
- हैरी पौटर और रहस्यमयी तहखाना
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets?
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets runs 2 hours 41 minutes (161 minutes).
When was Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets released?
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was released on November 15, 2002.
Who directed Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets?
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was directed by Chris Columbus.
More films by Chris Columbus Who is in the cast of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets?
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson.
How much did Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets make at the box office?
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets grossed $882.8 million worldwide ($262.6 million domestic, $619.7 million international) on a budget of $100 million.
How is Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets rated?
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic and 77% on TMDB.
Is Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets based on a book?
Yes. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is adapted from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling.
What awards did Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets win?
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets won 1 award from 6 nominations, including Best Family Film at the Critics' Choice 2003.
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