Harry Potter · 2001
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Directed by Chris Columbus2.5 hours7.9 / 10 (29,965 votes)
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.
Cast
Daniel RadcliffeHarry Potter
Rupert GrintRon Weasley
Emma WatsonHermione Granger
Richard HarrisAlbus Dumbledore
Tom FeltonDraco Malfoy
Alan RickmanSeverus Snape
Robbie ColtraneHagrid
Maggie SmithProfessor McGonagall
Frequently asked questions
Who is in the cast of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris, Tom Felton and others.
Who directed Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was directed by Chris Columbus.
Where does Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone fit in the Harry Potter watch order?
It is the first film in the franchise, followed by Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.