Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

2001 · directed by Chris Columbus

Rating

76/100

Hit

no

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.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001), directed by Chris Columbus, rates 76/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Daniel Radcliffe
• Rupert Grint
• Emma Watson
• Richard Harris
• Tom Felton
• Alan Rickman
• Robbie Coltrane
• Maggie Smith
• Richard Griffiths
• Ian Hart

Crew

• John Seale — Director of Photography
• Richard Francis-Bruce — Editor
• John Williams — Original Music Composer
• Steve Kloves — Screenplay

More from Chris Columbus

1. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) — 75/100
2. Home Alone (1990) — 72/100
3. Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) — 68/100
4. The Thursday Murder Club (2025) — 67/100
5. Adventures in Babysitting (1987) — 65/100
6. Stepmom (1998) — 63/100

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