American director Chris Columbus (HOME ALONE) brings the magic of British author J.K. Rowling's beloved best-selling fantasy novel to life in HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE. Eleven-year-old orphan Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) finds his world turned upside down when he discovers that, like his deceased parents, he is a wizard and has been accepted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. With fellow first-year students Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) by his side, Harry's adventures begin in the rambling castle that is Hogwarts. Vivid special effects make Hogwarts' magic a reality with paintings that come alive, staircases that move themselves, friendly ghosts, and fast-paced Quidditch (the school sport) matches in which students zoom around on their flying brooms. Mixed in with the miracles of Hogwarts are its dark hidden chambers and secrets, which Harry and his friends encounter as they embark on a quest to keep a treasured powerful object from falling into the wrong hands. Staying true to the book with this film adaptation, Columbus follows Rowling's story to the tiniest detail, making it a special treat for readers who were smitten with the novel. Radcliffe is especially engaging as Harry, infusing him with a believable sense of wonderment. The star-studded cast also includes Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, and Robbie Coltrane.

UMD Features:

Widescreen - 2.39
Audio:
Dolby Surround Stereo 2.0 English

Distributor Notes: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

In this enchanting film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's delightful bestseller, Harry Potter learns on his 11th birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and posseses magical powers of his own. At Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. He learns the high-flying sport Quidditch and plays a thrilling game with living chess pieces on his way to face a Dark Wizard bent on destroying him. For the most extraordinary adventure, see you on Platform 9 3/4!

Source: Warner Home Video

Daniel Radcliffe: British actor, HARRY POTTER
Rupert Grint: Actor, HARRY POTTER
Emma Watson: Actress, HARRY POTTER
Robbie Coltrane: British Actor
Alan Rickman: British Film/Stage Actor
Richard Harris: Irish actor, THIS SPORTING LIFE/GLADIATOR
John Cleese: British actor, MONTY PYTHON, A FISH CALLED WANDA
Julie Walters: British Actress
Maggie Smith: Oscar-winning British actress, THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE
John Hurt: British Actor
Tom Felton: British actor, HARRY POTTER
Warwick Davis: Actor
Zoe Wanamaker: American Actress

Chris Columbus: American screenwriter/director

David Heyman: Producer, HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE (2001)

Steve Kloves: American Screenwriter/Director

John Williams: American film composer, STAR WARS (1977)

"...Rupert Grint is very good....HARRY POTTER will captivate younger children..."
"...[Mr. Radcliffe] possesses a watchful gravity....Ms. Watson has the sass and smarts to suggest she might cast a spell of her own..."
"...HARRY POTTER, the film, looks just as dazzling as readers of Rowling's captivating book might hope..."
"...A stunning achievement in set design, costumes, make-up, special effects and a well-chosen cast rendering perfectly and vividly an iconic and universally renowned fantasy world..."
"...The script is faithful, the actors are just right, the sets, costumes, makeup and effects match and sometimes exceed anything one could imagine..."
"...A red-blooded adventure movie, dripping with atmosphere, filled with the gruesome and the sublime and surprisingly faithful to the novel....Director Chris Columbus seems to have created a classic..."