MOVIE
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Let the magic begin.
Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers with the help of the school's kindly headmaster, Harry uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths—and about the villain who's to blame.
KNOW BEFORE WATCHING
A few things worth knowing first
CONCEPT
The Wizarding World
A hidden magical society existing alongside ordinary life, with its own laws, institutions and customs.
INSTITUTION
Hogwarts
A boarding school for young witches and wizards, divided into four houses with distinct traditions.
PLACE
Diagon Alley
A concealed London shopping street where witches and wizards obtain wands, books and other supplies.
TERM
Muggles
The wizarding term for people without magical abilities. Many are unaware that the magical world exists.
TERM
Quidditch
A popular wizarding sport played on flying broomsticks by teams of seven players.