Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a 2001 fantasy film directed by Chris Columbus and written by Steve Kloves, based on the 1997 novel by J. K. Rowling. It is the first instalment in the Harr
Theatrical release poster
Alnwick Castle in Northumberland was used as a principal filming location for Hogwarts.
The store in London used as the exterior of The Leaky Cauldron
No. 5972 (the locomotive used in the film) on display at the National Railway Museum.
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Harry Potter is a film series based on the Harry Potter series of novels by J. K. Rowling. The series was produced and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and consists of eight fantasy films, beginni
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
…2001 fantasy film directed by Chris Columbus and written by Steve Kloves, based on the 1997 novel by J. K. Rowling. It is the first instalment in the Harry Potter film series, and stars Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, with Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger. The film follows Harry's first year…
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint at the world premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 in Trafalgar Square, London on 7 July 2011
Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden, where much of the film series was shot. Harry Potter was also filmed in other areas, including Pinewood Studios.
David Yates directed four of the films in the series, including the two-part finale Deathly Hallows.
A studio model of Hogwarts. It is the main setting in the series; the castle features in every novel and screen adaptation.