Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Review (2001) — 75% Celluloid Score
Directed by Chris Columbus · 2001 ·
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) earns a 75% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
4-input transparent breakdown
Warner Bros. Where to watch
- HBO Max
- Peacock
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Where to watch Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Indonesia | Catchplay, HBO Max |
| Japan | Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | HBO Max |
| Pakistan | HBO Max |
| Philippines | HBO Max |
| South Korea | Wavve |
| Thailand | HBO Max |
| Turkey | TV+, HBO Max |
| United Arab Emirates | Shahid |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max, Sky Cinema, ITVX |
| United States | HBO Max, Peacock |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (81/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (82%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (64/100).
- Celluloid Score 75% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded fantasy, family pick
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Not ideal for
Scores reflect data indexed at build time. Component sources are shown on this page; Celluloid Score is our composite, not a third-party trademark. Scoring policy
Streaming availability, artwork and title metadata courtesy of TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
Is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone worth watching?
Yes — Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone earns a 75% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
The franchise starter that introduced a generation to British fantasy filmmaking on a global scale.
Celluloid editorial verdict
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.
Watch the Trailer
Critic Reviews
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) Review: A British Classic
★★★★½
Chris Columbus's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) endures as a defining fantasy landmark from United Kingdom, with scores that still shape how audiences discover cinema from the region.
Strongly recommended — a staple of its national cinema.
Guides for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone stills
Official production imagery supplied through TMDB, kept with the movie instead of split into a thin gallery page.
Images courtesy of TMDB. TMDB does not endorse or certify Celluloid.
Reader takes
No reader takes published yet — be the first helpful voice.
More Like This
Ranked by genre overlap and Celluloid Score — full movies like Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone page.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Adventure, Fantasy · 2h 33m
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Adventure, Fantasy · 2h 37m
Featured Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Adventure, Fantasy · 2h 21m
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Adventure, Fantasy · 2h 26m