Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Movie Details:

Also known as	Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (in the United States)
Based on	Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J. K. Rowling
Countries	United Kingdom United States
Language	English
Genre	Fantasy, Adventure
Release date	November 4, 2001 (Odeon Leicester Square) November 10, 2001 (United Kingdom) November 16, 2001 (United States)
Running time	2hr 32min
Age rating	PG
Starring	Daniel Radcliffe Rupert Grint Emma Watson John Cleese Robbie Coltrane Warwick Davis Richard Griffiths Richard Harris Ian Hart John Hurt
Directed by	Chris Columbus
Screenplay by	Steve Kloves
Produced by	David Heyman
Cinematography by	John Seale
Edited by	Richard Francis-Bruce
Music by	John Williams
Production Company	Warner Bros. Pictures Heyday Films 1492 Pictures
Distributor	Warner Bros. Pictures

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Movie Cast & Characters:

• Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, An 11-year-old orphan living with his unwelcoming aunt, uncle, and cousin.
• Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, Harry’s best friend at Hogwarts and a younger member of the Weasley wizarding family.
• Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, Harry’s other best friend and the trio’s brains.
• John Cleese as Nearly Headless Nick, The ghost of Gryffindor House.
• Robbie Coltrane as Rubeus Hagrid, A half-giant and Hogwarts’ gamekeeper.
• Warwick Davis as Filius Flitwick, The Charms Master and head of Ravenclaw House.
• Richard Griffiths as Vernon Dursley, Harry’s Muggle uncle.
• Fiona Shaw as Petunia Dursley, Harry’s Muggle aunt.
• Harry Melling as Dudley Dursley, Harry’s Muggle cousin
• Richard Harris as Albus Dumbledore, Hogwarts’ Headmaster and one of the most famous and powerful wizards of all time. H
• Ian Hart as Quirinus Quirrell, The stuttering Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts.
• John Hurt as Mr. Ollivander, a highly regarded wandmaker and the owner of Ollivanders.
• Alan Rickman as Severus Snape, The Potions Master and head of Slytherin House.
• Maggie Smith as Minerva McGonagall, The Deputy Headmistress, head of Gryffindor, and transfiguration teacher at Hogwarts.
• Julie Walters as Molly Weasley, Ron’s mother.
• Zoë Wanamaker as Madame Hooch, Hogwarts’ flying instructor and Quidditch referee
• Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy, a student in Slytherin and Harry’s rival.
• David Bradley appears as Argus Filch, Hogwarts’ caretaker.

Storyline:

On his eleventh birthday, Harry Potter discovers the truth about his past. After learning of his magical powers, he begins his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry – a journey that will change his life forever.

About Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Movie:

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is a fantasy adventure film directed by Chris Columbus from a screenplay by Steve Kloves. Produced by David Heyman, the film is based on the 1997 novel of the same name by J. K. Rowling and the first installment in the Harry Potter film series.

The film stars Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, with Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger. When filming began, Daniel Radcliffe was 11, Emma Watson was 10, and Rupert Grint was 12.

Warner Bros. Pictures bought the film rights to the book in 1999 for a reported £1 million ($1.65 million). Production began in the United Kingdom in 2000, with Chris Columbus chosen to direct J.K. Rowling insisted that the entire cast be British and Irish, with the three leads selected in August 2000 following open casting calls.

Principal photography for the film began on September 29, 2000, at Leavesden Film Studios. Filming concluded on March 23, 2001, with final work completed in July 2001.

Alan Rickman was handpicked to play Snape by J.K. Rowling, and received special instructions from her about the character. Rowling even provided him with vital details of Snape’s backstory, not revealed until the final novel.

John Williams composed the score at his houses in Los Angeles and Tanglewood before recording it in London in August 2001.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone had its world premiere at the Odeon Leicester Square in London on November 4, 2001. The film was released theatrically in the United Kingdom and Ireland on November 10 and 11, 2001, for two days of previews. The film officially opened on November 16 in the United States, Canada, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom and Ireland.

It became a critical and commercial success, grossing $974 million at the worldwide box office during its initial run and over $1 billion with subsequent re-releases. It was the highest-grossing film of 2001 and also one of the highest-grossing films of all time.

The film was nominated for many awards, including the Academy Awards for Best Original Score, Best Art Direction, and Best Costume Design. It was followed by seven sequels, beginning with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in 2002 and ending with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 in 2011.

A sequel to Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was released in the United Kingdom and the United States on November 15, 2002, by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Movie Budget & Box Office Collection:

Budget	$125 million
Domestic Opening	$90 million
Domestic Collection	$318 million
International Collection	$718 million
Worldwide Collection	$1.024 billion