Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2001, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a fantasy and adventure film directed by Chris Columbus, running about 152 minutes. “Let the magic begin.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone stars Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, Emma Watson as Hermione Granger and Richard Harris as Albus Dumbledore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $976.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium, HBO Max and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone page.
If you liked it. Fans of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)?
- In US, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone worth watching?
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris and Tom Felton.
- When was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone released?
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 152 minutes.