UK / USA,
2001, 152 min
(Special edition: 159 min)
Directed by:
Chris ColumbusScreenplay:
Steve KlovesCinematography:
John SealeComposer:
John WilliamsCast:
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Robbie Coltrane, Tom Felton, Richard Harris, Fiona Shaw, Ian Hart, John Hurt, Richard Griffiths, Alan Rickman (more)VOD (3)
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In this enchanting, three-time Oscar nominated film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's delightful bestseller, Harry Potter learns on his 11th birthday that he is the orphaned first son of two powerful wizards and possesses magical powers of his own. At Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. He learns the high-flying sport Quidditch and plays a thrilling game with living chess pieces on his way to face a Dark Wizard bent on destroying him. For the most extraordinary adventure, see you on platform nine and three quarters! (Roadshow Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2002 - John Williams (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 2002 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 2002 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2002 - Robbie Coltrane (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2002 - Best Sound
- 2002 - Best Costume Design
- 2002 - Best Make Up/Hair
- 2002 - Best Production Design
- 2002 - Best Special Visual Effects
- 2002 - Outstanding British Film
Amanda Awards
- 2002 - Chris Columbus (Best Foreign Language Film)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2002 - Best Family Film
- 2002 - Daniel Radcliffe (Best Young Actor/Actress)
- 2002 - John Williams (Best Composer)
The Saturn Awards
- 2002 - Judianna Makovsky (Best Costumes)
- 2002 - Best Fantasy Film
- 2002 - Chris Columbus (Best Director)
- 2002 - Robbie Coltrane (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2002 - Maggie Smith (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2002 - Emma Watson (Best Young Actor/Actress)
- 2002 - Daniel Radcliffe (Best Young Actor/Actress)
- 2002 - John Lambert, Mark Coulier, Nick Dudman (Best Make-Up)
- 2002 - Nick Davis, Robert Legato, Roger Guyett (Best Special / Visual Effects)