About Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Released on July 15, 2009
In the sixth installment of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the characters are once again brought to life by a talented cast, led by Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter and Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley. The film, directed by David Yates, continues to follow the magical adventures of Harry and his friends as they navigate through their sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. However, this year is unlike any other, as the dark forces of Lord Voldemort threaten the safety of both the Muggle and wizarding worlds.
The film begins with a sense of unease and foreboding, as Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry, played by Daniel Radcliffe, suspects that perils may even lie within the castle walls, and he is not wrong. Dumbledore, portrayed by the late Michael Gambon, is more intent than ever on preparing Harry for the final battle that is fast approaching. To do so, he recruits his old friend and colleague Horace Slughorn, played by Jim Broadbent, who he believes holds crucial information that will help them unlock Voldemort's defenses.
Meanwhile, love is in the air as the teenage characters navigate through the trials and tribulations of young love. Harry, Ron, and Hermione, played by Emma Watson, all find themselves in romantic entanglements, adding another layer of complexity to their already complicated lives. However, danger lurks around every corner, and Hogwarts, as they know it, may never be the same again. The film is a thrilling and emotional ride, filled with suspense, action, and heart, making it a must-watch for fans of the series and newcomers alike.
Full Cast of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Daniel Radcliffe plays Harry Potter
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See Daniel Radcliffe's other roles →Rupert Grint plays Ron Weasley
Rupert Alexander Lloyd Grint (born 24 August 1988) is an English actor. Grint rose to fame for his role as Ron Weasle...
See Rupert Grint's other roles →Emma Watson plays Hermione Granger
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See Emma Watson's other roles →Jim Broadbent plays Horace Slughorn
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See Jim Broadbent's other roles →Michael Gambon plays Albus Dumbledore
Tom Felton plays Draco Malfoy
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See Alan Rickman's other roles →Bonnie Wright plays Ginny Weasley
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Freddie Stroma plays Cormac McLaggen
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David Thewlis plays Remus Lupin
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See Julie Walters's other roles →David Bradley plays Argus Filch
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See David Bradley's other roles →Warwick Davis plays Filius Flitwick
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Helen McCrory plays Narcissa Malfoy
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See Natalia Tena's other roles →Mark Williams plays Arthur Weasley
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Elarica Johnson plays Waitress
Geraldine Somerville plays Lily Potter
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See Geraldine Somerville's other roles →Oliver Phelps plays George Weasley
Oliver Martyn John Phelps (born 25 February 1986) is an English actor. He is known for playing George Weasley in the ...
See Oliver Phelps's other roles →James Phelps plays Fred Weasley
James Andrew Eric Phelps (born 25 February 1986) is an English actor. He is known for playing Fred Weasley in the Har...
See James Phelps's other roles →Alfred Enoch plays Dean Thomas
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Amber Evans plays Twin Girl 1
Ruby Evans plays Twin Girl 2
Louis Cordice plays Blaise Zabini
Scarlett Hefner plays Pansy Parkinson
Jamie Waylett plays Vincent Crabbe
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See Jamie Waylett's other roles →Josh Herdman plays Gregory Goyle
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Anna Shaffer plays Romilda Vane
Devon Murray plays Seamus Finnigan
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Isabella Laughland plays Leanne
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Shefali Chowdhury plays Parvati Patil
Amelda Brown plays Mrs Cole
Hero Fiennes Tiffin plays Tom Riddle (11 Years)
Jack Pryor plays Skinny Kid
Mark Lockyer plays Waiter
Paul Ritter plays Eldred Worple
Frank Dillane plays Tom Riddle (16 Years)
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Ralph Ineson plays Amycus Carrow
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Rod Hunt plays Thorfinn Rowle
Katie Leung plays Cho Chang
Nathan Clarke plays Gryffindor Student (uncredited)
Olivia Jewson plays Slug Club Party Member (uncredited)
Freddie Rose plays Year 7 Schoolboy (uncredited)
Jason Isaacs plays Lucius Malfoy (uncredited)
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See Jason Isaacs's other roles →Crew of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Discover the backstage crew of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince →
- Daniel Radcliffe
- Rupert Grint
- Emma Watson
- Jim Broadbent
- Michael Gambon
- Tom Felton
- Alan Rickman
- Bonnie Wright
- Jessie Cave
- Evanna Lynch
- Freddie Stroma
- Robbie Coltrane
- Helena Bonham Carter
- Maggie Smith
- Timothy Spall
- David Thewlis
- Julie Walters
- David Bradley
- Warwick Davis
- Gemma Jones
- Helen McCrory
- Natalia Tena
- Mark Williams
- Dave Legeno
- Elarica Johnson
- Geraldine Somerville
- Oliver Phelps
- James Phelps
- Alfred Enoch
- Robert Knox
- Amber Evans
- Ruby Evans
- Louis Cordice
- Scarlett Hefner
- Jamie Waylett
- Josh Herdman
- Matthew Lewis
- William Melling
- Anna Shaffer
- Devon Murray
- Georgina Leonidas
- Isabella Laughland
- Afshan Azad
- Shefali Chowdhury
- Amelda Brown
- Hero Fiennes Tiffin
- Jack Pryor
- Mark Lockyer
- Paul Ritter
- Frank Dillane
- Joerg Stadler
- Caroline Wildi
- Ralph Ineson
- Suzie Toase
- Rod Hunt
- Katie Leung
- Nathan Clarke
- Olivia Jewson
- Freddie Rose
- Jason Isaacs