Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was released 24 years ago.
The first part of the film series came out 24 years ago. PDO
The first Harry Potter movie Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone had its world premiere on November 16, 2001.
The main stars of the film were only 10-12 years old during the shooting of the first film.
The film series starred Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson. PDO
Daniel Radcliffe was 11 years old when he starred in the first film. PDO
Daniel Radcliffe, who plays the main character of the film, Harry Potter, was only 11 years old during the shooting of the film.
Rupert Grint, who played Ron Weasley, was 12 years old, and Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger, was 10 years old. In the film, their characters all play 11-year-olds.
Daniel Radcliffe has continued his acting career. ZumaWire / MVPHOTOS
Rupert Grint last summer. PDO
Emma Watson photographed this fall. PDO
Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy, was 13 years old at the time of filming.
Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy. PDO
Tom Felton today. PDO
Matthew Lewis, who played Neville Longbottom, was also 11 years old at the time of filming. Today, he looks almost unrecognizable in the new one Murder Before Evensong –in the series, where he plays a completely different character compared to Neville Longbottom.
Matthew Lewis played Neville Longbottom. PDO
Matthew Lewis in 2025. PDO
Bonnie Wright, who played Ron Weasley’s sister Ginny Weasley, was only 9 years old during filming. The twins James Phelps and Oliver Phelps, who played the Weasley brothers Fred and George, were 14 years old.
Bonnie Wright in her character as Ginny Weasley. PDO
Bonnie Wright in 2024. PDO
James and Oliver Phelps in 2002. PDO
Brothers in 2024. PDO
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone -film is based on JK Rowling’s novel of the same name from 1997. The film is the first part of the Harry Potter film series and was directed by Chris Columbuswritten by Steve Kloves and produced by David Heyman. Its story follows Harry Potter’s first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, when he discovers that he is a famous wizard.
The film became a major and commercial success, grossing $975.1 million (approximately €840 million) at the box office worldwide.
It was the highest-grossing film of 2001 and became the second highest-grossing film of all time after its 1997 release Titanic after. It is also the second most successful film in the Harry Potter film series right after the series ended Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2 after.