Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
A dangerous wizard escapes from Azkaban prison, and Harry Potter may be his target. The third year at Hogwarts brings new threats and hidden truths.
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About the film
Something wicked this way comes.
What it’s about
Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger return to Hogwarts for their third year. The wizard Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban prison and is believed to be heading to the school, putting Harry in danger. The trio must uncover the truth about Black's escape.
What hooks you
Alfonso Cuarón directs this film, which is based on J.K. Rowling's novel. The cast includes Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger. The film won the BAFTA Audience Award in 2005 and received an Oscar nomination for Best Visual Effects.
Who it’s for
It is worth a look for anyone who enjoys fantasy adventures with a detective twist, stories about friendship under pressure, and coming-of-age tales set in a magical school.
- Countries
- United States, United Kingdom
- Year
- 2004
- Running time
- 2h 22min
- Age rating
- 12+
- MPAA
- PG
- World premiere
- May 23, 2004
×6.1box office to budget
Ratings
MOVIE․ONE · 323 votesCreative team
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Trivia
All facts 10
- Live bats flew around Hagrid's house, simply trained.
- The Whomping Willow and Hagrid's hut are in the wrong places compared to the first and second parts.
- The film is based on J.K. Rowling's novel Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999).
- There were rumors that Steven Spielberg himself might take the director's chair, but the rumors remained rumors.
- Ewan McGregor could have appeared in the film as Professor Lupin.
- Illusionist Paul Kieve was used on the set as a consultant. He shared some tricks from his repertoire with the main characters, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson (Harry and Hermione). Paul became the first illusionist brought in to work on the Harry Potter films. Moreover, he also made a cameo appearance in the scene set in the Three Broomsticks.
Awards and nominations
1 win · 16 nominations
- 1 win BAFTA Awards
- Audience Award BAFTA Awards · 2005
Also nominated Saturn Awards9 Academy Awards2 MTV Movie & TV Awards1
Franchise
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2004
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2004
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2004