American director Chris Columbus (HOME ALONE) brings the magic of British author J.K. Rowling's beloved best-selling fantasy novel to life in "Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone". Eleven-year-old orphan Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) finds his world turned upside down when he discovers that, like his deceased parents, he .. Read more
| Starring | Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Robbie Coltrane |
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| Director | Chris Columbus |
| Genres | Children, Family, Sci-Fi/Fantasy |
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American director Chris Columbus (HOME ALONE) brings the magic of British author J.K. Rowling's beloved best-selling fantasy novel to life in "Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone". Eleven-year-old orphan Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) finds his world turned upside down when he discovers that, like his deceased parents, he is a wizard and has been accepted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. With fellow first-year students Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) by his side, Harry's adventures begin in the rambling castle that is Hogwarts. Vivid special effects make Hogwarts' magic a reality with paintings that come alive, staircases that move themselves, friendly ghosts, and fast-paced Quidditch (the school sport) matches in which students zoom around on their flying brooms. Mixed in with the miracles of Hogwarts are its dark hidden chambers and secrets, which Harry and his friends encounter as they embark on a quest to keep a treasured powerful object from falling into the wrong hands. Staying true to the book with this film adaptation, Columbus follows Rowling's story to the tiniest detail, making it a special treat for readers who were smitten with the novel. Radcliffe is especially engaging as Harry, infusing him with a believable sense of wonderment. The star-studded cast also includes Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, and Robbie Coltrane.
| Starring | Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Robbie Coltrane, Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, John Hurt, Zoe Wanamaker, Richard Griffiths, Ian Hart, Warwick Davis, Fiona Shaw, John Cleese, Julie Walters, Sean Biggerstaff, Tom F, Zoe Wannamaker, Tom, Zoë Wanamaker |
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| Director | Chris Columbus |
| Studio | WARNER HOME VIDEO |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs 32 mins Blu-ray: 2 hrs 27 mins LOVEFiLM Instant: 2 hrs 26 mins HD DVD: 2 hrs 27 mins |
| Certificate |  DVD LOVEFiLM Instant |
| Collections | 100 Big Adventures, Harry Potter, Harry Potter |
| Genres | Children, Family, Sci-Fi/Fantasy |
| Language | DVD: English Blu-ray: English LOVEFiLM Instant: English HD DVD: English |
| Subtitles | Blu-ray: Dutch, Finnish, German, Danish, Castilian Spanish, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, French, Italian, Portuguese, English, Swedish |
| Released | Production year: 2001 To Watch Online: LOVEFiLM Instant: 14 Aug 2010 To Rent: DVD: 11 May 2002 Blu-ray: 12 Nov 2007 HD DVD: 12 Nov 2007 |
| Watch now | £2.49 |
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A curious mish-mash of fairytale, myth, fantasy and British public school ritual Ð all that seems to be missing, regrettably, is Billy Bunter and the girls from St. Trinian's. Some splendid production design adds visual interest to the bland proceedings,
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Wingardium leviosa!
'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' is the ocular introduction to a world that so countless individuals have previously fallen in love with in ... read more »
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the potter films, as good as the books?
the start of a great story!
All the harry potter films are fantastic, this one isnt an exception, great cast and a even better story help make this ... read more »
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I can't be a wizard. I mean, I'm just Harry
Big screen adaptation of JK Rowling’s first book about the coming-of-age wizard, his trials and tribulations at Hogwarts and unearthing his unknown ... read more »
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Escapist stuff
Good escapist stuff for a lazy grown-up watching it in bed. I thought the actors did a good job in getting over a very complicated plot. Definitely want to ... read more »
A scene from the first Harry Potter film has been voted the best moment in movie history. The scene, from 2001's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, shows the boy wizard discovering platform nine-and-three-quarters at Kings Cross train station in London before setting off for Hogwarts school for the first time. The moment beat out competition from Dick Van Dyke's classic rooftop chimney sweep's dance in 1964 musical Mary Poppins, in the poll by the Oreo cookie brand. Read more
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Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone
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