A cozy yet spooky magical adventure that balances whimsy with creeping dread and schoolyard mystery.
About 2002 film directed by Chris Columbus
Genres fantasy, adventure, children's
Directed by Chris Columbus
Written by J. K. Rowling, Steve Kloves
Starring Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Rupert Grint, John Cleese, Richard Griffiths, Kenneth Branagh
Music John Williams
Runtime 161 min
Country United States, United Kingdom
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