# Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban-2004/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Critic Score | 90% |
| Audience Score | 86% |
| Metascore | 82/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 7.9/10 |
| Director | Alfonso Cuarón |
| Genres | Adventure, Fantasy |
| Runtime | 141 min |

## Quick answer

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The series’ creative peak — Cuarón’s gothic adolescence, time-turner set pieces, and a leaner Hogwarts that still define Metascore 82/100. Directed by Alfonso Cuarón.

## Critics consensus

The series’ creative peak — Cuarón’s gothic adolescence, time-turner set pieces, and a leaner Hogwarts that still defines Potter cinema.

## Synopsis

Harry Potter's life is in danger once more as dangerous wizard Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban Prison and is heading to Hogwarts.

## Cast

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Gambon, Gary Oldman, David Thewlis, Timothy Spall, 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 Prisoner of Azkaban worth watching?**
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban holds a 83% Celluloid Score. The series’ creative peak — Cuarón’s gothic adolescence, time-turner set pieces, and a leaner Hogwarts that still defines Potter cinema.

**What is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban about?**
Harry Potter's life is in danger once more as dangerous wizard Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban Prison and is heading to Hogwarts.

**Who directed Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?**
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) was directed by Alfonso Cuarón.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?**
83% — the average of five public sources: critics 90%, audience 86%, Metascore 82/100, Letterboxd 3.9/5, and IMDb 7.9/10.

**Where can I watch Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?**
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 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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