Seven books.
Eight films.
$7.7 billion in gross.
All from the vision of one woman.
As the film saga of Harry Potter comes to a close with the home release of Deathly Hallows - Part II, we gather all of his adventures together for a Tomatometer-sorted countdown. And share your wizardly memories and thoughts in the comments!
Eight films.
$7.7 billion in gross.
All from the vision of one woman.
As the film saga of Harry Potter comes to a close with the home release of Deathly Hallows - Part II, we gather all of his adventures together for a Tomatometer-sorted countdown. And share your wizardly memories and thoughts in the comments!
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
80%
Adjusted Score: 85.311%
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Critics Consensus: Being so faithful to the book is both the movie's strength and weakness. The movie unfolds exactly as written in the book, so there is little room for surprises or discoveries. For Potter fans, what more can you ask for?
Synopsis: The best-selling novel by J.K. Rowling (titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in England, as was this film adaptation) becomes this hotly...
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Directed By:
Chris Columbus
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8
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 (2010)
78%
Adjusted Score: 84.859%
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Critics Consensus: It can't help but feel like the prelude it is, but Deathly Hallows: Part I is a beautifully filmed, emotionally satisfying penultimate installment for the Harry Potter series.
Synopsis: The first installment of the two-film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows follows Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint), and...
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Directed By:
David Yates
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7
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
79%
Adjusted Score: 86.71%
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Critics Consensus: It's not easy to take the longest Harry Potter book and streamline it into the shortest HP movie, but director David Yates does a bang up job of it, creating an Order of the Phoenix that's entertaining and action-packed.
Synopsis: Young wizard-in-training Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) returns to Hogwarts for his fifth year of studies, only to find that the magical community...
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Directed By:
David Yates
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
83%
Adjusted Score: 88.564%
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Critics Consensus: Though perhaps more enchanting for younger audiences, Chamber of Secrets is nevertheless both darker and livelier than its predecessor, expanding and improving upon the first film's universe.
Synopsis: Youthful wizard Harry Potter returns to the screen in this, the second film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's wildly popular series of novels for young...
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Directed By:
Chris Columbus
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5
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
84%
Adjusted Score: 92.101%
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Critics Consensus: Dark, thrilling, and occasionally quite funny, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is also visually stunning and emotionally satisfying.
Synopsis: Adolescent wizard-in-training Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts for another year of schooling and learns more about the dark past of the boy who grew...
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Directed By:
David Yates
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4
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
87%
Adjusted Score: 94.151%
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Critics Consensus: The main characters are maturing, and the filmmakers are likewise improving on their craft; vibrant special effects and assured performances add up to what is the most complex yet of the Harry Potter films.
Synopsis: Directed by Mike Newell, the fourth installment to the Harry Potter series finds Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) wondering why his legendary scar -- the...
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Directed By:
Mike Newell
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3
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
91%
Adjusted Score: 97.805%
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Critics Consensus: Under the assured direction of Alfonso Cuaron, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban triumphantly strikes a delicate balance between technical wizardry and complex storytelling.
Synopsis: After directing the first two movies in the Harry Potter franchise, Chris Columbus opted to serve as producer for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of...
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Directed By:
Alfonso Cuarón
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2
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 (2011)
96%
Adjusted Score: 104.134%
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Critics Consensus: Thrilling, powerfully acted, and visually dazzling, Deathly Hallows Part II brings the Harry Potter franchise to a satisfying -- and suitably magical -- conclusion.
Synopsis: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2, is the final adventure in the Harry Potter film series. The much-anticipated motion picture event is...
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Directed By:
David Yates
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