Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Directed by David Yates · 2009 ·
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) earns a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Warner Bros. Where to watch
- fuboTV
- HBO Max
- Peacock
- YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Where to watch Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Indonesia | iflix, Catchplay, HBO Max |
| Japan | Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | iflix, HBO Max |
| Pakistan | HBO Max |
| Philippines | iflix, HBO Max |
| South Korea | Wavve |
| Thailand | iflix, HBO Max |
| Turkey | TV+, HBO Max |
| United Arab Emirates | Shahid |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max, Sky Cinema, ITVX |
| United States | fuboTV, HBO Max, Peacock, YouTube TV |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (83/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (78%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (78/100).
- Celluloid Score 77% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded adventure, fantasy pick
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Not ideal for
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Is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince worth watching?
Yes — Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince earns a 77% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
A romance-and-memory potion chapter — quieter than the finales, but crucial Voldemort origin lore before the war fully detonates.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince about?
Dumbledore tries to prepare Harry for the final battle with Voldemort while Death Eaters wreak havoc in both Muggle and Wizard worlds.
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Critic Reviews
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Review
★★★★☆
A romance-and-memory potion chapter — quieter than the finales, but crucial Voldemort origin lore before the war fully detonates.
A romance-and-memory potion chapter.
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