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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

Directed by David Yates · 2010 ·

Answer Summary: Is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 worth watching?

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010) earns a 75% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (85%) responded more warmly than critics (77%).

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1?

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

75%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

77% Critic Score
85% Audience
65 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6
7.7 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 26m
Streaming
HBO Max

Where to watch

  • HBO Max

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (77%).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (85%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (65/100).
  • Celluloid Score 75% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded adventure, fantasy pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 worth watching?

    Yes — Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 earns a 75% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

    The road-movie war chapter — camping dread, Horcrux paranoia, and the franchise’s bleakest stretch before the Battle of Hogwarts.

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Audiences (85%) responded more warmly than critics (77%).

    What is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 about?

    Harry, Ron and Hermione walk away from their last year at Hogwarts to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes, putting an end to Voldemort's bid for immortality. But with Harry's beloved Dumbledore dead and Voldemort's unscrupulous Death Eaters on the loose, the world is more dangerous than ever.

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    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 Review

    The road-movie war chapter — camping dread, Horcrux paranoia, and the franchise’s bleakest stretch before the Battle of Hogwarts.

    The road-movie war chapter.

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