How long is the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone movie? Runtime explained

More than 20 years have elapsed since Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was released and yet, even today, the film evokes a sense of enthusiasm among its dedicated fanbase.

This is because this 2-hour 32-minute movie, for the first time, introduced people to the magical world of Hogwarts and its young practising wizards, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermoine Granger. Following this venture, Warner Bros. Pictures continued telling Harry Potter's tale, culminating in seven more films in the series.

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What is the runtime for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone movie?

As more information about the purported Harry Potter reboot comes to light, people have been showing interest in the film franchise which introduced many to the titular character and the world surrounding him.

However, this increase in interest has resulted in a notable rise in traffic on platforms that feature films from the franchise.

It appears that audiences are starting from the very beginning, i.e. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. However, before committing to the film entirely, some viewers are searching the internet for its runtime to determine whether they can fit the viewing into a tight schedule between work and daily obligations.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone has a runtime of 152 minutes, thus it is crucial for those who intend to watch the film to set aside time specifically for this experience. This is unless they choose to watch it in segments, which is typically not recommended.

That said, it is important to mention that on certain platforms, the runtime for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone can also be 159 minutes, in which case you need not be surprised.

This discrepancy in timings arises from an alternate version of the film, which includes several deleted scenes and was subsequently released for television and DVD in 2004 and 2009 (respectively).

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Where can you watch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone?

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is available for viewing on multiple streaming platforms. These include Peacock, Max, YouTube, The Roku Channel, and Hulu. It also includes Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Google Play Movies, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.

It is important to note that while some of the aforementioned platforms will allow free streaming for the movie, others will require users to pay additional charges in rent and/or purchase for viewing.

For instance, Amazon Prime Video currently offers the film for purchase starting at $14.99.

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What is the film about?

The film was written by Steve Kloves and directed by Chris Columbus. It starred Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson in the leading roles of Harry Potter, Ron Weasely, and Hermoine Granger, respectively. Its official synopsis from Warner Bros. Pictures reads:

"Based on the first of J.K. Rowling's popular children's novels about Harry Potter, the live-action family adventure film Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone tells the story of a boy who learns on his 11th birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers of his own."

It continues:

"Invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. At Hogwarts, he finds the home and the family he has never had."

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