Harry Potter (Film Series)
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| Directed by | Chris Columbus (1–2) Alfonso Cuarón (3) Mike Newell (4) David Yates (5–8) | |
| Produced by | David Heyman (1-8) Chris Columbus (3) Mark Radcliffe (3) David Barron (5–8) J. K. Rowling (7–8) | |
| Screenplay by | Steve Kloves (1–4, 6–8) Michael Goldenberg (5) | |
| Based on | Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling | |
| Starring | Daniel Radcliffe Rupert Grint Emma Watson (See below) | |
| Music by | John Williams (1–3) Patrick Doyle (4) Nicholas Hooper (5–6) Alexandre Desplat (7–8) | |
| Cinematography | John Seale (1) Roger Pratt (2, 4) Michael Seresin (3) Sławomir Idziak (5) Bruno Delbonnel (6) Eduardo Serra (7–8) | |
| Edited by | Richard Francis-Bruce (1) Peter Honess (2) Steven Weisberg (3) Mick Audsley (4) Mark Day (5–8) | |
| Production company | Heyday Films (1-8) 1492 Pictures (1–3) | |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures | |
| Release dates | 2001–2011 | |
| Running time | 1179 minutes | |
| Country | United Kingdom United States | |
| Language | English | |
| Budget | Total (8 films): $1,155,000,000 | |
| Box office | Total (8 films): $7,723,431,572 | |
Harry Potter is a film series based on the Harry Potter novels by author J. K. Rowling. The series is distributed by Warner Bros. and consists of eight fantasy films beginning with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) and culminating with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011). It is the second highest-grossing film series in inflation unadjusted dollars behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, with $7.7 billion in worldwide receipts. Each film is among the 50 highest-grossing films in inflation unadjusted dollars and received critical acclaim.
The series was mainly produced by David Heyman and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson as the three leading characters: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. Four directors worked on the series: Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell, and David Yates. All eight movies had their screenplays written by Steve Kloves, with the exception of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007), written by Michael Goldenberg. Production took over ten years to complete, with the main story arc following Harry Potter's quest to overcome his arch-enemy Lord Voldemort.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final novel in the series, was adapted into two feature-length parts. Part 1 was released in November 2010, and Part 2 was released in July 2011.
Origins
Casting the roles of Harry, Ron and Hermione
Directors
Scripts
Cast and crew
- See also: List of Harry Potter cast members
Set design
Cinematography
Editing
Music
- See also: Music of the Harry Potter films
Visual effects
Final filming
Plot
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
- Main article: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (film)
Harry Potter is an orphaned boy brought up by his unfriendly aunt and uncle. At the age of eleven, half-giant Rubeus Hagrid informs him that he is actually a wizard and that his parents were murdered by an evil wizard named Lord Voldemort. Voldemort also attempted to kill one-year old Harry on the same night, but his killing curse mysteriously rebounded and reduced him to a weak and helpless form. Harry became extremely famous in the Wizarding World as a result. Harry begins his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and learns about magic. During the year, Harry and his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger become entangled in the mystery of the Philosopher's Stone which is being kept within the school.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
- Main article: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
Harry, Ron, and Hermione return to Hogwarts for their second year, which proves to be more challenging than the last. The Chamber of Secrets has been opened, leaving students and ghosts petrified by an unleashed monster. Harry must face up to claims that he is the heir of Salazar Slytherin (founder of the Chamber), learn that he can speak Parseltongue, and also discover the properties of a mysterious diary only to find himself trapped within the Chamber of Secrets itself.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
- Main article: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
- Main article: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
- Main article: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
- Main article: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010)
- Main article: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011)
- Main article: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
