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Poster for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

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8+ 2001 PG

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) runs 2 hours 32 minutes and is recommended for ages 8 and over, with scary moments, fantasy action and sad moments to be aware of.

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The film runs 2 hours 32 minutes. Add popcorn time as you like.

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  • Scary moments

    Some frightening scenes or creatures.

  • Fantasy action

    Battles with swords, magic or superpowers.

  • Sad moments

    A loss or emotional scene that may bring tears.

  • Rated PG in the US, shown here as 8+.
  • Possible flags from the synopsis and keywords: scary moments, fantasy action, sad moments.
  • This is an automatic first pass: a person reads it before the film goes live.

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What's it about?

Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers with the help of the school's kindly headmaster, Harry uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths—and about the villain who's to blame.

Directed by Chris Columbus

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