A young child joins school that trains witches and wizards. Year 2001 Theatrical Release 2001-11-16 Video Release 2002-05-28 Studio Warner Bros. Genre Family MPAA Rating PG CARA some scary moments and mild language Color Color Runtime 152 Animated Live-Action Full Synopsis An orphaned child that has spent the first ten years of his life living under the stairs of his Aunt and Uncle's house, is invited to join the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He comes to learn that his destiny lies in the realm of magic and fantasy, just like his parents before him. Director Chris Columbus Cast Chris Columbus; Daniel Radcliffe; Rupert Grint; Emma Watson; Sean Biggerstaff; Maggie Smith; Alan Rickman; John Cleese; Robbie Coltrane; Warwick Davis; Richard Griffiths