General Information for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Directed By: Chris Columbus

Screenplay Written By: Steve Kloves

Produced By: David Heyman

Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, John Cleese, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, Richard Griffiths, Richard Harris, Ian Hart, John Hurt, Alan Rickman, Fiona Shaw, Maggie Smith and Julie Walters

Worldwide Gross:
$317,575,550 (Domestic)
+ $657,158,000 (Foreign)
= $974,733,550 (Worldwide)
(source)

Released:
UK: November 4, 2001
US: November 14, 2001
CA: November 16, 2001
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Rating:
US: PG
UK: PG
CA: PG
AU: PG

Runtime: 152 minutes (2 hours 32 minutes)

Critical Consensus: Being so faithful to the book is both the movie's strength and weakness. The movie unfolds exactly as written in the book, so there is little room for surprises or discoveries. For Potter fans, what more can you ask for? (source)

Official Synopsis: Harry Potter has learned to live with his bullying Uncle Vernon, his callous Aunt Petunia and the constant whining of his greedy, spoiled cousin Dudley. He's even learned to live with sleeping in the cupboard under the stairs. Harry's relatives have just as reluctantly learned to live with the unwelcome presence of their orphaned relation, a constant reminder of Petunia's "wayward" sister and brother-in-law and their mysterious and untimely demise. Even the impending arrival of his 11th birthday offers no excitement for Harry--as usual, there's little chance of cards, presents or any kind of birthday treat. This year, however, is different. On his 11th birthday, Harry learns that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers of his own. Invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. At Hogwarts, he finds the home and family he has never had. (source)

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Transcript - Obtained from The Internet Movie Script Database.


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