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Where was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone filmed?

2001 film, directed by Chris Columbus.

  • Gloucester Cathedral

The story is set in London, England, about 94 miles (151 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
London, England
Filmed in
Gloucester Cathedral
Distance
About 94 miles (151 km) between London, England and the nearest filming location.
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About Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

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Released
2001
Director
Chris Columbus
Cast
Daniel RadcliffeRupert GrintEmma WatsonJohn CleeseRobbie ColtraneWarwick DavisRichard GriffithsJohn HurtAlan Rickman
Genre
FantasyAdventureSpeculative FictionChildren's
Based on
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Awards
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Family Film; Saturn Award for Best Costume

As the Dursleys intercept the letters, Hagrid is sent to fetch Harry.

Upon arrival, the first-year students are sorted into four houses: Harry, Ron, and Hermione join Gryffindor, while the haughty Draco Malfoy goes to Slytherin, known for producing dark wizards.

While Harry and Ron become friends, Hermione's studious ways ostracise her from the other students.

Famous lines from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • And the boy?McGonagall
  • Up! Get up! Now!Aunt Petunia
  • Yes, Aunt Petunia.Harry
  • Happy birthday son.Uncle Vernon
  • Hagrid is bringing him.Dumbledore

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