Harry Potter has learned to live with his bullying Uncle Vernon, his callous Aunt Petunia and the constant whining of his greedy, spoiled cousin Dudley. He''s even learned to live with sleeping in the cupboard under the stairs. Harry''s relatives have just as reluctantly learned to live with the unwelcome presence of their orphaned relation, a constant reminder of Petunia''s "wayward" sister and brother-in-law and their mysterious and untimely demise. Even the impending arrival of his 11th birthday offers no excitement for Harry--as usual, there''s little chance of cards, presents or any kind of birthday treat. This year, however, is different. On his 11th birthday, Harry learns that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers of his own. Invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. At Hogwarts, he finds the home and family he has never had.

Directed by
Chris Columbus

Cast
Daniel Radcliffe - Harry Potter
Emma Watson - Hermione Granger
Rupert Grint - Ron Weasley
John Cleese Nearly - Headless Nick
Richard Griffiths - Uncle Vernon Dursley
Richard Harris - Professor Albus Dumbledore
Ian Hart - Professor Quirrell
John Hurt - Mister Ollivander
Maggie Smith - Professor Minerva McGonagall
Robbie Coltrane - Rubeus Hagrid
Warwick Davis - Professor Flitwick

Production Co.
Heyday Films
1492 Pictures

Produced by
Chris Columbus
Mark Radcliffe
Michael Barnathan

Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures

Writer
J.K. Rowling
Steve Kloves

Music
John Williams