About Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
- Released on November 16, 2001
In the enchanting world of magic and wonder, the first installment of the Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," introduces us to a young Daniel Radcliffe as the eponymous Harry Potter. Harry has spent his entire life living under the stairs at the home of his aunt and uncle, the Dursleys, who have done their best to stifle his natural curiosity and imagination. However, on his eleventh birthday, Harry's life takes a dramatic turn when he discovers that he is, in fact, a powerful wizard, with a rich and storied heritage that has been kept hidden from him his entire life.
As Harry embarks on his journey to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he is introduced to a cast of memorable and endearing characters who will become his lifelong friends. Among them is Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, a loyal and kind-hearted redhead who hails from a long line of witches and wizards. Together with Hermione Granger, played by Emma Watson, the trio forms the unbreakable bond that will see them through countless adventures in the years to come.
Under the guidance of Albus Dumbledore, the school's wise and kindly headmaster, Harry begins to learn the skills and spells he will need to navigate the world of magic. Along the way, he uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths and the identity of the villain responsible. As Harry delves deeper into the mysteries of Hogwarts, he discovers that the school is home to a host of secrets and hidden dangers, including the eponymous Philosopher's Stone, a legendary object said to grant eternal life and unlimited wealth. With the help of his friends and the lessons he has learned at Hogwarts, Harry must confront the forces of darkness and protect the Stone from falling into the wrong hands.
Full Cast of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Daniel Radcliffe plays Harry Potter
Rupert Grint plays Ron Weasley
Emma Watson plays Hermione Granger
Richard Harris plays Albus Dumbledore
Tom Felton plays Draco Malfoy
Alan Rickman plays Severus Snape
Robbie Coltrane plays Rubeus Hagrid
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Crew of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Discover the backstage crew of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone →- Daniel Radcliffe
- Rupert Grint
- Emma Watson
- Richard Harris
- Tom Felton
- Alan Rickman
- Robbie Coltrane
- Maggie Smith
- Richard Griffiths
- Ian Hart
- Fiona Shaw
- John Hurt
- David Bradley
- Matthew Lewis
- Sean Biggerstaff
- Warwick Davis
- Harry Melling
- James Phelps
- Oliver Phelps
- John Cleese
- Chris Rankin
- Alfred Enoch
- Devon Murray
- Jamie Waylett
- Josh Herdman
- Zoë Wanamaker
- Julie Walters
- Bonnie Wright
- Luke Youngblood
- Verne Troyer
- Adrian Rawlins
- Geraldine Somerville
- Elizabeth Spriggs
- Richard Bremmer
- Nina Young
- Terence Bayler
- Harry Taylor
- Leslie Phillips
- Simon Fisher-Becker
- Derek Deadman
- Ray Fearon
- Eleanor Columbus
- Ben Borowiecki
- Danielle Tabor
- Leilah Sutherland
- Emily Dale
- Will Theakston
- Saunders Triplets
- Scot Fearn
- David Holmes
- Jean Southern
- Kieri Kennedy
- Leila Hoffman
- Julianne Hough
- Zoe Sugg
- Jimmy Vee
- Derek Hough
- Dani Harmer
- Mark Ballas
- Paul Marc Davis
- Violet Columbus
- Paul Grant
- Jamie Yeates