Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

7.7
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2009•2h 33m

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Overview

As Lord Voldemort tightens his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven. Harry suspects perils may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle fast approaching. Even as the decisive showdown looms, romance blossoms for Harry, Ron, Hermione and their classmates. Love is in the air, but danger lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again

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David Yates directs this 2009 fantasy adventure, the sixth chapter in the long-running wizarding saga, in which the young hero is guided by his headmaster toward a coming confrontation with a dark sorcerer as menace spreads through both ordinary and magical worlds. Darker and more introspective than earlier entries, the film balances mounting peril with adolescent romance and friendship. Rich in atmosphere and series mythology, it rewards followers invested in the ongoing story while delivering spectacle and emotional stakes. Aimed at fantasy fans and franchise audiences, it earns a MagicMovieScore of 7.7.

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Daniel Radcliffe - Harry Potter in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Daniel Radcliffe

Harry Potter

Rupert Grint - Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Rupert Grint

Ron Weasley

Emma Watson - Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Emma Watson

Hermione Granger

Jim Broadbent - Horace Slughorn in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Jim Broadbent

Horace Slughorn

Michael Gambon - Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Michael Gambon

Albus Dumbledore

Tom Felton - Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Tom Felton

Draco Malfoy

Alan Rickman - Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Alan Rickman

Severus Snape

Bonnie Wright - Ginny Weasley in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Bonnie Wright

Ginny Weasley

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Movie Info

Release Date

July 15, 2009

Runtime

2h 33m

Rating

PG

Genres

Adventure, Fantasy

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