What is the Metascore for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has a Metascore of 78 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is available on HBO Max. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

Adventure Fantasy

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Item: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Rating: 4
Author: Marcus Webb

Directed by David Yates · 2009 · Last reviewed July 24, 2026

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Answer Summary

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) earns a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

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

77%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

83% Critic Score

78% Audience

78 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6

7.6 IMDb /10

Runtime: 2h 33m
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe , Emma Watson , Rupert Grint , Ralph Fiennes , Alan Rickman , Maggie Smith , Robbie Coltrane , Michael Gambon , Jim Broadbent , Tom Felton , Bonnie Wright , Jessie Cave
Streaming: HBO Max

Official theatrical poster for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)

Warner Bros.

Where to watch

HBO Max

Why this score?

Majority of critics rated it fresh (83%).
General viewers mostly liked it (78%).
Metascore is generally favorable (78/100).
Celluloid Score 77% 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
Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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Is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince worth watching?

Yes — Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince earns a 77% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

A romance-and-memory potion chapter — quieter than the finales, but crucial Voldemort origin lore before the war fully detonates.
Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.