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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
No. 01
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Chris Columbus · 2001 · 152m · Adventure, Fantasy

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.

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ScorecardThe Multi-Axis Verdict
Worth Your Time
9/10
Fun Factor
8/10
Originality
7/10
Visual Craft
7/10
Pretension Index
2/10
Rewatchability
9/10
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CastThe Players
Daniel Radcliffe
as Harry Potter
Daniel Radcliffe
Rupert Grint
as Ron Weasley
Rupert Grint
Emma Watson
as Hermione Granger
Emma Watson
Richard Harris
as Albus Dumbledore
Richard Harris
Tom Felton
as Draco Malfoy
Tom Felton
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