Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone(2001)

Behind the story

What is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone about?

Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers with the help of the school's kindly headmaster, Harry uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths—and about the villain who's to blame.

Genres

Adventure, Fantasy

Directed by

Chris Columbus

Release date

2001-11-16

Status

Released

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