What is the Metascore for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban has a Metascore of 82 out of 100 on Celluloid.

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

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is available on HBO Max. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Review (2004) — 83% Celluloid Score

Item: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Rating: 5
Author: Marcus Webb

Directed by Alfonso Cuarón · 2004 · Last reviewed July 24, 2026

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Answer Summary

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) earns a 83% 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.

83%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

90% Critic Score

86% Audience

82 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9

7.9 IMDb /10

Runtime: 2h 21m
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
Streaming: HBO Max

Official theatrical poster for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

Warner Bros.

Where to watch

HBO Max

Why this score?

Strong critic approval (90% positive).
General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
Celluloid Score 83% 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 Prisoner of Azkaban worth watching?

Yes — Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

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

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.