Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
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StarringDaniel RadcliffeRupert GrintEmma Watson
DirectorChris Columbus
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PG 2 hr 32 minNov 16th, 2001Adventure, FantasyHarry Potter Collection PosterPart of Harry Potter Collection
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:November 16th, 2001 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:May 28th, 2002 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$125,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$976,475,550 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Duncan Henderson, Michael Barnathan, Mark Radcliffe, Chris Columbus
Production Companies:Warner Bros. Pictures, Heyday Films, 1492 Pictures
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Quotes

School Secrets and Friendship Concerns

Dumbledore: [sees candies and cards on table] Good afternoon, Harry. Ah, tokens from your admirers.
Harry: Admirers"?
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Betrayal and Revelation in the Forbidden Encounter

Harry: You? No, it can't– it can't be. Snape, he was– he was the one who–
Quirrell: [mockingly] Yes. He does seem the type, doesn't he? But next to him, who would suspect p-p-p-poor st-st-st-stuttering Professor Quirrell?
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