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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Score: 7.75 / 10

Release Date: November 16, 2001
Director: Chris Columbus
Producer: David Heyman
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, John Cleese, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, Richard Griffiths, Richard Harris, Ian Hart, John Hurt, Alan Rickman, Fiona Shaw, Maggie Smith, Julie Walters
Genre: Fantasy
Running Time: 152 minutes

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone movie reviews

  • Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

    Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:52:30 PM | (age group: 35–49) | M

    I was waiting for the movie before I read the first book. The movie was GREAT, now I will read the series!

  • Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

    Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:20:03 PM | (age group: 25-34) | F

    I thought the movie was absolutely fantastic. It was true to the book and the visual effects were fabulous. 5 stars

  • Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

    Tuesday, November 20, 2001 1:38:25 PM | (age group: 18-24) | M

    Harry Potter was one of the amazing movies I have ever seen, very well done. I hope the next ine is as good as this one.

  • Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

    Tuesday, November 20, 2001 10:35:46 AM | (Age Not Specified)

    Oh God...BORING!!! Can you folks in crappywood make some poignant movies for once!

  • Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

    Tuesday, November 20, 2001 10:32:25 AM | (Age Not Specified)

    Terrible, just terrible.

  • Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

    Tuesday, November 20, 2001 9:39:29 AM | (Age Not Specified) | F

    it is excellent. A very good movie. Exciting, pure, brave, courage, and friendship

  • Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

    Tuesday, November 20, 2001 1:01:58 AM | (age group: 18-24) | M

    I think the Harry Potter movie is great but it s not really follow the book at all. I know that it s running out off time and also the budget but 2 hours and half who care! They should make about 3 hours. I don t mind if i have to sit more one hour at the thearter just make it has more sences or follow the book. Titanic plays about 3 hours, people still go and watch it and why doesn t harry have 3 hours too. I think Titanic is much more boring than Harry Potter, all about the love and romance but this movie (Harry Potter) is about imagination advanture and love among friendship. Anyway the special affct is awesome. However, I don t really exc

  • Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

    Monday, November 19, 2001 10:29:04 PM | (age group: 18-24) | F

    To all the adults and children, this movie is one of the most amazing, creative, and smart movie they have created for along period of time. It s best to read the book first b4 heading to theatres. This would be a great gift for the whole family. Tina Lee 19 in Toronto

  • Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

    Monday, November 19, 2001 10:23:33 PM | (age group: 2-17) | F

    I thought that this movie was one of the best movies I had ever seen. It was a true to the book as I expected it to be...I loved it. The acting was awesome and the effects were amazing.

  • Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

    Monday, November 19, 2001 9:51:40 PM | (age group: 25-34) | F

    Excellent! The best 152 minutes I ve spent in a long while. Harry Potter is exactly what I needed at this of the year, something whimiscal, fantastic and a hero with friends you can root for!