Warner Bros. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Directed by Chris Columbus · 2001
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) has a 76% Celluloid Score — our average across critic reviews, audience ratings, Metascore, Letterboxd, and IMDb. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Averaged from 5 sources
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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