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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Directed by Chris Columbus · 2001 ·

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Answer Summary

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) earns a 76% 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.

76%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

81% Critic Score
82% Audience
64 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8
7.7 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 32m
Cast
Daniel Radcliffe , Emma Watson , Rupert Grint

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (81%).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (82%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (64/100).
  • Celluloid Score 76% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded fantasy, family pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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    Is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone worth watching?

    Yes — Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone earns a 76% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

    The franchise starter that introduced a generation to British fantasy filmmaking on a global scale.

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone about?

    An orphaned boy discovers he is a wizard and enters Hogwarts School, where friendship, magic, and a dark destiny await him.

    Critic Reviews

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