# Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/harry-potter-and-the-philosophers-stone-2001/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 75% |
| Editorial Rating | 81/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 82% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 64/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.8/5 |
| IMDb | 7.7/10 |
| Director | Chris Columbus |
| Genres | Fantasy, Family |
| Runtime | 152 min |

## Quick answer

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) earns a 75% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The franchise starter that introduced a generation to British fantasy filmmaking on a global scale. Metascore 64/100. Directed by Chris Columbus.

## Celluloid verdict

The franchise starter that introduced a generation to British fantasy filmmaking on a global scale.

## Synopsis

An orphaned boy discovers he is a wizard and enters Hogwarts School, where friendship, magic, and a dark destiny await him.

## Cast

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint

## Where to watch

Global: fuboTV, HBO Max, Peacock
the United States: fuboTV, HBO Max, Peacock
the United Kingdom: HBO Max, Sky Cinema, ITVX
Indonesia: Catchplay, HBO Max
India: Disney+ Hotstar
Turkey: TV+, HBO Max
South Korea: Wavve
Japan: Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
the Philippines: HBO Max
Pakistan: HBO Max
Malaysia: HBO Max
Thailand: HBO Max
the United Arab Emirates: Shahid

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone worth watching?**
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone holds a 75% Celluloid Score. The franchise starter that introduced a generation to British fantasy filmmaking on a global scale.

**What is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone about?**
An orphaned boy discovers he is a wizard and enters Hogwarts School, where friendship, magic, and a dark destiny await him.

**Who directed Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?**
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) was directed by Chris Columbus.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?**
75% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (81/100), Metascore (64/100), Letterboxd (3.8/5), and IMDb (7.7/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?**
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is streaming on fuboTV, HBO Max, Peacock; on fuboTV, HBO Max, Peacock in the United States; on HBO Max, Sky Cinema, ITVX in the United Kingdom; on Catchplay, HBO Max in Indonesia; on Disney+ Hotstar in India; on TV+, HBO Max in Turkey; on Wavve in South Korea; on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; on HBO Max in the Philippines; on HBO Max in Pakistan; on HBO Max in Malaysia; on HBO Max in Thailand; on Shahid in the United Arab Emirates. Availability varies by region.

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