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Harry Potter Movies

Last updated: January 10, 2024

The Harry Potter series comes to life through the movies on this list. After all, it's not every day that an adventure comes along that mixes magic, action, friendship, and ... Quidditch. The Harry Potter movies do all that and more, delighting fans of J.K. Rowling's books while also entertaining those new to the Potterverse. Like the books, the movies do get darker and more intense as the series progresses, so make sure your little Harry, Ron, and Hermione fans are ready for each new chapter before moving on.

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Poster Image
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

age 7+

First Potter movie is a magical ride but also intense.

November 16, 2001 2001 PG (152 minutes)
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

age 8+

Action- and creature-packed Potter sequel.

November 15, 2002 2002 PG (161 minutes)
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MOVIE

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

age 10+

Fantastic, but kids are older, themes are darker.

June 8, 2004 2004 PG (141 minutes)
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

age 12+

Delightful but dark Potter prequel is more grown-up.

November 18, 2016 2016 PG-13 (133 minutes)
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MOVIE

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

age 12+

Intense, over-full sequel has lots of wizarding violence.

November 16, 2018 2018 PG-13 (134 minutes)
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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

age 12+

Visually impressive but dark Wizarding World adventure.

April 15, 2022 2022 PG-13 (142 minutes)
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

age 12+

Excellent, epic saga continues to get darker, more intense.

November 19, 2010 2010 PG-13 (150 minutes)
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

age 12+

Spectacularly epic, poignant end to a magical series.

July 15, 2011 2011 PG-13 (130 minutes)
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

age 12+

Excellent, but magical adventures getting edgier, darker.

November 18, 2005 2005 PG-13 (156 minutes)
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

age 12+

Terrific but intense mix of love, friendship, fear, sorrow.

July 15, 2009 2009 PG (153 minutes)
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

age 12+

Riveting fifth movie finds Harry angry, brooding.

July 10, 2007 2007 PG-13 (120 minutes)
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