Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009): Cast & Ratings
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is a 2009 action adventure film directed by David Yates, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson. It is based on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling. It runs 2 hours 33 minutes and earned $941.1 million worldwide on a $250 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 33m (153 min)
- Director
- David Yates
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $250M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince About?
The premise of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince without spoilers, adapted from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As darkness looms and Voldemort's power grows, Hogwarts faces increasing danger. Harry grapples with his fears, guided by Dumbledore as he seeks to understand Voldemort's past. The arrival of Professor Slughorn, a seasoned potions master, reveals crucial secrets that may hold the key to defeating the Dark Lord. Amidst burgeoning relationships and heartbreaking losses, a student's descent into darkness poses a significant threat to the wizarding world.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- witchcraft
- based on novel
- hereditary gift of witchcraft
- murder
- friendship
- memory
- severus snape character
- sequel
- based on young adult novel
- magic
- fire
- hourglass
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- lifting a female into the air
- orphanage
- professor
- teenager
- teacher
- orphan
- twin brothers
- wardrobe
- castle
- foaming at the mouth
- school of magic
- good versus evil
- pansy parkinson character
- vincent crabbe character
- arthur weasley character
- lily potter character
- seamus finnigan character
- gregory goyle character
- dean thomas character
- filius flitwick character
- george weasley character
- minerva mcgonagall character
- ron weasley character
- fred weasley character
- trafalgar square
- collapsing bridge
- reference to canary islands
- white owl
- house on fire
- betrayal
- twin brother
- burnt down house
- love potion
- invisibility
- drugged food
- dinner party
- box of chocolates
- dripping blood
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Cast
Daniel Radcliffe leads the cast, with Rupert Grint and Emma Watson. Directed by David Yates.
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Director David Yates
More from David Yates
More films directed by David Yates, best-rated first: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 83% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 78%
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Metacritic 78 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 77% User score
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Plot Summary
What happens in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 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
Sirius Black’s death leaves Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) reeling as Lord Voldemort intensifies his grip on both the Wizarding and Muggle realms. His Death Eaters now infiltrate the Muggle world, wreaking havoc under the guise of broad daylight. Within this tumultuous climate, Draco Malfoy ([Tom Felton]) has been tasked with a covert mission, backed by his mother Narcissa and his aunt Bellatrix Lestrange (Helena Bonham Carter), who seek the assistance of Severus Snape (Alan Rickman). Snape secures their trust by presenting himself as a double agent within the Order of the Phoenix. To further seal their pact, he enters an Unbreakable Vow with Narcissa to protect Draco and fulfill his mission should he falter.
Full summary
The whole story of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, scene by scene
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Box Office & Budget
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince grossed $941.1 million worldwide on a $250 million budget, 3.8 times what it cost. $302.3 million came from the US and Canada and $638.6 million (68%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$941.1M
3.8× its budget
- US & Canada
- $302.3M
- International
- $638.6M
- Budget
- $250M
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Awards & Nominations
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 3 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the BAFTA 2010.
3 nominations2 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2010 2 nominations- Nominated Best Production Design
- Nominated Best Special Visual Effects
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Oscars 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Cinematography
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Trailers & Videos
14 videos: 9 trailers, 2 teasers and 3 clips.
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How Well Do You Know Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?
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 was Harry's main concern about returning to Hogwarts in this installment?
Cars in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
2 cars on screen: the 1935 Humber 12 Vogue Saloon and the 1956 Norman Nippy.
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1935 Humber 12 Vogue Saloon Background role -
1956 Norman Nippy Background role
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Also Known As
50 alternative titles, including “Harry Potter en de Halfbloed Prins” and “Harry Potter y el Príncipe Mestizo”.
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- Harry Potter en de Halfbloed Prins
- Harry Potter y el Príncipe Mestizo
- 해리 포터 6
- Harry Potter och Halvblodsprinsen
- Harry Potter e o Enigma do Príncipe
- 해리포터와 혼혈 왕자
- 해리포터와 혼혈왕자
- 해리 포터와 혼혈왕자
- Гарри Поттер и Принц-полукровка
- ハリー・ポッターと謎のプリンス
- ハリーポッターと謎のプリンス
- הרי פותר הנסיך חצוי הדם
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- 哈利·波特与混血王子
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- Harry Potter a Princ dvojí krve
- هری پاتر و شاهزاده دورگه
- Ο Χάρι Πότερ και ο Ημίαιμος Πρίγκιψ
- Harry Potter og halvblodsprinsen
- Harry Potter i Książę Półkrwi
- แฮร์รี่ พอตเตอร์ กับ เจ้าชายเลือดผสม
- הארי פוטר והנסיך חצוי הדם
- Хари Потер и полукрвни принц
- Harry Potter și Prințul Semipur
- Harry Potter i el misteri del Príncep
- Гаррі Поттер та напівкровний принц
- Хари Потър и Нечистокръвният принц
- 哈利波特：混血王子的背叛
- Harry Potter và Hoàng Tử Lai
- Haris Poteris ir Netikras Princas
- Harry Potter e o misterio do príncipe
- Harry Potter og blendingsprinsinn
- Harry Potter in Princ mešane krvi, ჰარი პოტერი და ნახევარპრინცი
- Harry Potter eta Odol Nahasiko Printzea
- Harry Potter i Princ miješane krvi
- Harijs Poters un Jauktasiņu Princis
- هاري بوتر و الأمير هجين الدم
- हैरी पौटर और हाफ ब्लड प्रिंस
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince runs 2 hours 33 minutes (153 minutes).
When was Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince released?
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was released on July 15, 2009.
Who directed Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was directed by David Yates.
More films by David Yates Who is in the cast of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson.
How much did Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince make at the box office?
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince grossed $941.1 million worldwide ($302.3 million domestic, $638.6 million international) on a budget of $250 million.
How is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince rated?
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic and 77% on TMDB.
Is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince based on a book?
Yes. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is adapted from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling.
Was Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince nominated for any awards?
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince received 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
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