Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

What’s it about?

An orphaned boy enrols in a school of witchcraft and wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family, and the terrible evil that haunts his new magical world.

The facts

• Directed by Chris Columbus
• Starring Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), Emma Watson (Hermione Granger), Richard Harris (Albus Dumbledore), Maggie Smith (Professor McGonagall)
• English and Latin languages
• Runtime: 152 minutes
• Film adaptation of the novel of the same name written by J. K. Rowling
• The first in the series of eight films adapted from the novels

Why did it get this rating?

This film was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.

Supernatural themes

Two boys roam a spooky forest and come across an unsettling figure with a hooded black cloak, who is eating a dead unicorn. It has a zombie-like voice, and approaches Harry menacingly before it is scared off.

A man reveals a scary evil spirit on the back of his head, with sharp teeth, snake-like eyes and an eerie voice, which may frighten some younger viewers.

A snake escapes from a zoo exhibit, briefly causing chaos and scaring kids, but no one is attacked or hurt by it.

One huge troll attacks a girl, smashing bathroom stalls while trying to hit her, but he misses.

When content stays with you:

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.  

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?
• Brain development – how it works, why it matters

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