Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)

"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is the first of what will become a whirlwind sequence of spectacular fantasy/adventure films adapted from the ever-popular book series written by British author J.K. Rowling. Kicking off the series, "The Sorcerer's Stone" tells of how Harry Potter came to be a chosen prophet of sorcery. Surviving a certain death experience, the orphan is rescued by the benevolent Headmaster Dumbledore, and left to the custody of his nefarious aunt and uncle; the Muggles. Raised in isolation and abuse, Harry's "guardian", Hagrid, rescues him from the perils of his abusive life and whisks him off to Hogwarts Magic Academy where he will have the opportunity to realize his talents as a great sorcerer. There, in addition to making new friends and settling into a place he can call "Home", Harry will learn his tragic family history and how it's interconnected to the current nefarious mayhem occurring behind Hogwarts' walls at night.

The cast includes: Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Alan Rickman.

Written by: J.K. Rowling (novel) and Steven Kloves (screenplay).

Directed by: Chris Columbus. MORE

Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Family.

Tagline: He was the boy who lived…

Rated: PG for some scary moments and mild language.

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