Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Review (2004) — 82% Celluloid Score
Directed by Alfonso Cuarón · 2004 ·
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) earns a 82% 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
- HBO Max
- Peacock
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 Prisoner of Azkaban 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 | HBO Max, Peacock |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (90/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
- Celluloid Score 82% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded adventure, fantasy pick
Not ideal for
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Is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban worth watching?
Yes — Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban earns a 82% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
The series’ creative peak — Cuarón’s gothic adolescence, time-turner set pieces, and a leaner Hogwarts that still defines Potter cinema.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban about?
Harry Potter's life is in danger once more as dangerous wizard Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban Prison and is heading to Hogwarts.
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Critic Reviews
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Review
★★★★★
The series’ creative peak — Cuarón’s gothic adolescence, time-turner set pieces, and a leaner Hogwarts that still defines Potter cinema.
The series’ creative peak.
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