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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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As Death Eaters wreak havoc in both Muggle and Wizard worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven for students. Though Harry suspects there are new dangers lurking within the castle walls, Dumbledore is more intent than ever on preparing the young wizard for the final battle with Voldemort. Teenage hormones run rampant through Hogwarts, presenting a different sort of danger. Love may be in the air, but tragedy looms and Hogwarts may never be the same again.
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Dark, thrilling, and occasionally quite funny, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is also visually stunning and emotionally satisfying.

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Laremy Legel Film.com May 6, 2011
A-
I think it's the best of the series, fairly easily, and a testament to why occasionally throwing a massive budget at an endeavor of this scope can be considered a reasonable decision. Go to Full Review Giles Hardie Sydney Morning Herald Jul 22, 2009
3/5
If Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is a roller coaster, it's the tiny train meant for only the very youngest kids, the one that seems to go round and round forever without really ever picking up any pace. Go to Full Review Anthony Lane The New Yorker Jul 20, 2009
All in all, despite the verve that drives the grander set pieces, it's hard to avoid the sensation of a film toiling overtime to convince itself of its own solemnity. Go to Full Review Justin Brown Medium Popcorn May 31, 2025
1/5
This series continues to disappoint. The acting, the story, the characters--nothing worked for me. Go to Full Review Brandon Collins Medium Popcorn May 31, 2025
3/5
There was enough here to keep me engaged compared to some of the previous Harry Potter films. The pacing and awkward casting does make this a bit of a challenge to get through. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Sep 4, 2023
3/4
Though perhaps not the best directed of the six films thus far, it’s certainly the most affecting and proves, beyond measure, the emotional toll these characters have had on their audience over the last eight years. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Liam Sep 2, 2026 Amazing more of this please See more Critical Honesty Sep 2, 2026 it's OG Harry Potter See more logan browne Dec 13, 2025 One of my favorites and it’s great to see in the theater for back to hogwarts time. See more Diana G Aug 31, 2025 All the merchandise was sold out. See more Sulema E Aug 6, 2025 As the Harry Potter books got darker, the films followed wonderfully. See more Tomas S Aug 6, 2025 I love rewatching these in the theater! Nothing compares to it and I noticed a lot of things that I missed from watching them at home. Cant wait to watch the deathly hallows pt. 1 & 2 See more Read all reviews
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David Yates

Director

Daniel Radcliffe

Harry Potter

Rupert Grint

Ron Weasley

Emma Watson

Hermione Granger

Helena Bonham Carter

Bellatrix Lestrange

Jim Broadbent

Horace Slughorn

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Synopsis As Death Eaters wreak havoc in both Muggle and Wizard worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven for students. Though Harry suspects there are new dangers lurking within the castle walls, Dumbledore is more intent than ever on preparing the young wizard for the final battle with Voldemort. Teenage hormones run rampant through Hogwarts, presenting a different sort of danger. Love may be in the air, but tragedy looms and Hogwarts may never be the same again.
Director
David Yates
Producer
David Heyman, David Barron
Screenwriter
Steve Kloves
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Television, Heyday Films
Rating
PG (Mild Sensuality|Language|Scary Images|Some Violence)
Genre
Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 15, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$302.0M
Runtime
2h 33m
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