# Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/harry-potter-and-the-chamber-of-secrets-2002/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 74% |
| Critic Score | 82% |
| Audience Score | 80% |
| Metascore | 63/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.6/5 |
| IMDb | 7.4/10 |
| Director | Chris Columbus |
| Genres | Adventure, Fantasy |
| Runtime | 161 min |

## Quick answer

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) earns a 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended. A darker second year that leans into basilisk dread and house-elf lore — Columbus doubles down on wonder before Cuarón r Metascore 63/100. Directed by Chris Columbus.

## Critics consensus

A darker second year that leans into basilisk dread and house-elf lore — Columbus doubles down on wonder before Cuarón remakes the look.

## Synopsis

Cars fly, trees fight back, and a mysterious house-elf comes to warn Harry Potter at the start of his second year at Hogwarts. Adventure and danger await when bloody writing on a wall announces: The Chamber Of Secrets Has Been Opened. To save Hogwarts will require all of Harry, Ron and Hermione's magical abilities and courage.

## Cast

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Gambon, Kenneth Branagh, Toby Jones, Richard Harris, Tom Felton

## Where to watch

Global: HBO Max
the United States: HBO Max
the United Kingdom: HBO Max

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets worth watching?**
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets holds a 74% Celluloid Score. A darker second year that leans into basilisk dread and house-elf lore — Columbus doubles down on wonder before Cuarón remakes the look.

**What is Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets about?**
Cars fly, trees fight back, and a mysterious house-elf comes to warn Harry Potter at the start of his second year at Hogwarts. Adventure and danger await when bloody writing on a wall announces: The Chamber Of Secrets Has Been Opened. To save Hogwarts will require all of Harry, Ron and Hermione's magical abilities and courage.

**Who directed Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets?**
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) was directed by Chris Columbus.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets?**
74% — the average of five public sources: critics 82%, audience 80%, Metascore 63/100, Letterboxd 3.6/5, and IMDb 7.4/10.

**Where can I watch Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets?**
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is streaming on HBO Max; on HBO Max in the United States; on HBO Max in the United Kingdom. Availability varies by region.

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