Movies like Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Key Features:: Orphan protagonist, Magical world, Coming-of-age, Chosen One, Friendship, Good vs Evil, Wizard, School setting, Hidden world, Child protagonist, Fantasy adventure, Franchise foundation, Heros journey, Cult classic
Tone:: earnest, whimsical, dramatic
Target Audience:: Fantasy enthusiasts, Young adults, Family audiences, Adventure seekers
Emotional Arc:: Wonder → Excitement → Triumph

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

2001-11-16

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.

Genres

Adventure, Fantasy

Cast

Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris, Tom Felton, Alan Rickman, Robbie Coltrane, Maggie Smith, Richard Griffiths, Ian Hart

Crew

Chris Columbus, Steve Kloves

Rating

★7.9(28830 votes)