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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001): Cast & Ratings

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) movie poster

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a 2001 adventure mystery film directed by Chris Columbus, starring Daniel Radcliffe. It is based on Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling. It runs 2 hours 32 minutes and earned $1.03 billion worldwide on a $125 million budget. It won 1 award from 9 nominations, among them 3 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.

IMDb rating
7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
80%
worldwide gross
$1B
award won
1
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 32m (152 min)
Director
Chris Columbus
Genres
Adventure , Mystery , Fantasy , Family
Original language
English
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$125M
Based on
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling
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The story

What Is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone About?

The premise of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone without spoilers, adapted from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

An orphaned boy discovers on his eleventh birthday that he is the son of two powerful wizards, thrusting him into a magical world he never knew existed. Harry Potter leaves his neglectful relatives and journeys to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, a mystical boarding school. There, he makes lifelong friends and begins to learn the truth behind his parents’ tragic deaths at the hands of the dark wizard Lord Voldemort. He also begins to uncover secrets and dangers lurking within the castle walls.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Themes & Keywords

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  • best friend
  • friendship
  • magic wand
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  • mail delivery
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  • halloween
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  • steam locomotive
  • wand
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  • goblin
  • invisibility
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  • old bearded man
  • aunt
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Cast & crew

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Cast

Daniel Radcliffe stars in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Directed by Chris Columbus.

From the director

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Ratings

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.

Plot

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Plot Summary

What happens in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Lord Voldemort, an ominous and formidable dark wizard, faces his downfall when he attempts to murder a one-year-old boy, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe). In a twist of fate, the killing curse he cast backfires, leading to his demise while leaving Harry an orphan, marked by a lightning-bolt scar on his forehead. Having slain Harry’s parents, Lily and James Potter, Voldemort leaves behind a legacy of tragedy.

In a bid to protect Harry, professors Dumbledore and McGonagall along with Gamekeeper Hagrid leave the infant at the doorstep of the Dursleys, his unimaginative and neglectful Muggle relatives. Over the next decade, the Dursleys stifle Harry’s true identity, forcing him to live in a cupboard under the stairs while denying him the truth about his magical heritage.

Full summary

The whole story of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, scene by scene

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Box office

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Box Office & Budget

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone grossed $1.03 billion worldwide on a $125 million budget, 8.2 times what it cost. $318.9 million came from the US and Canada and $707.4 million (69%) from the rest of the world.

2001 box office

Worldwide gross

$1B

8.2× its budget

US & Canada
$318.9M
International
$707.4M
Budget
$125M
US & Canada 31% Rest of the world 69%
Awards

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Awards & Nominations

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone won 1 award from 9 nominations, among them 3 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Critics' Choice 2002, with 1 win from 3 nominations.

1 win9 nominations3 ceremonies

Videos

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Trailers & Videos

29 videos: 2 trailers, 1 teaser, 25 clips and 1 featurette.

All 29 videos
Trailer
  • Trailer Official Trailer
  • Teaser Teaser
  • Clip Harry's Jinxed Broom
  • Clip "Oculus Reparo" Hermione Fixes Harry's Glasses
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone?

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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Cars

Cars in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

4 cars on screen, including the 1959 Triumph Bonneville and the 1999 Vauxhall Vectra Estate MkI.

  • 1959 Triumph Bonneville in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1959 Triumph Bonneville Important role
  • 1999 Vauxhall Vectra Estate MkI in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1999 Vauxhall Vectra Estate MkI Minor role
  • Piaggio Vespa ET2 50 in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Piaggio Vespa ET2 50 Background role
  • 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier MkIII in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier MkIII Background role

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Articles About Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

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FAQ

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone?

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone runs 2 hours 32 minutes (152 minutes).

When was Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone released?

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was released on November 16, 2001.

Who directed Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone?

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was directed by Chris Columbus.

More films by Chris Columbus

Who is in the cast of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone?

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone stars Daniel Radcliffe.

How much did Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone make at the box office?

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone grossed $1.03 billion worldwide ($318.9 million domestic, $707.4 million international) on a budget of $125 million.

How is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone rated?

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone has 7.7/10 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 79% on TMDB.

Is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone based on a book?

Yes. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is adapted from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling.

What awards did Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone win?

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone won 1 award from 9 nominations, including Best Family Film at the Critics' Choice 2002.

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