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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

“Something wicked this way comes.”

8.0/10 · 23,701 votes 2h 21m pg FantasyAdventure

#3 of 179 films from 2004 #45 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Alfonso Cuarón · Written by J.K. Rowling, Steve Kloves

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Overview

Harry Potter's life is in danger once more as dangerous wizard Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban Prison and is heading to Hogwarts.

Cast

Daniel Radcliffeas Harry Potter
Rupert Grintas Ron Weasley
Emma Watsonas Hermione Granger
Robbie Coltraneas Rubeus Hagrid
Michael Gambonas Albus Dumbledore
Gary Oldmanas Sirius Black
David Thewlisas Remus Lupin
Timothy Spallas Peter Pettigrew
Alan Rickmanas Severus Snape
Tom Feltonas Draco Malfoy
Emma Thompsonas Sybill Trelawney
Julie Waltersas Molly Weasley
Richard Griffithsas Vernon Dursley
Fiona Shawas Petunia Dursley

Facts

Release dateMay 31, 2004
Runtime141 min (2h 21m) — longer as the 2004 average of 106 min
GenresFantasy, Adventure
LanguageEN
Budget$130,000,000
Box office$789,804,554 (6.1× budget)
IMDbtt0304141

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Questions

How long is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban runs 141 minutes (2h 21m).
Is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8/10 across 23,701 votes, which places it #3 of 179 films released in 2004 in this index (top 99%) and #45 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Children of Men (2006), A Little Princess (1995), Roma (2018).
Who stars in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter; Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley; Emma Watson as Hermione Granger; Robbie Coltrane as Rubeus Hagrid; Michael Gambon as Albus Dumbledore; Gary Oldman as Sirius Black.
What is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/177.

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