Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

2001 · Directed by Chris Columbus

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.

adventure children fantasy

Cast: Fiona Shaw, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Harry Melling, Rupert Grint, Maggie Smith, John Cleese, Richard Griffiths, Robbie Coltrane, John Hurt

Rating: 7.916/10 from 23,561 votes