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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

May 31, 2004· 2h 21m
AdventureFantasy
Directed by
Alfonso Cuarón
Cast
Daniel RadcliffeRupert GrintEmma WatsonRobbie ColtraneMichael GambonGary Oldman+52 more ↓
Cinemagraphs Score8.1

Year three at Hogwarts means new fun and challenges as Harry learns the delicate art of approaching a Hippogriff, transforming shape-shifting Boggarts into hilarity and even turning back time. But the term also brings danger: soul-sucking Dementors hover over the school, an ally of the accursed He-Who-Cannot-Be-Named lurks within the castle walls, and fearsome wizard Sirius Black escapes Azkaban. And Harry will confront them all.

Critics + Audience Sentiment

Critics8.1
Audience8.6
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19 reviews·Last updated 4mo ago
Peak Moment

Harry and Hermione use the Time Turner to save Sirius and Buckbeak

9.2at 2h 05m
Lowest Moment

Harry Ron and Hermione witness Buckbeak's apparent execution

7.4at 1h 35m
Biggest Swing

The film jumps from its lowest point during Buckbeak's execution to soaring heights with the Time Turner sequence that brilliantly resolves all plot threads.

Critics consistently praised Cuarón's darker, more mature direction that elevated the franchise beyond its safe origins. While some noted confusion for non-book readers and pacing issues, the visual transformation of Hogwarts, terrifying Dementors, and especially the brilliant time travel climax earned widespread critical acclaim. The film successfully balanced spectacular effects with character development, creating what many consider the artistic peak of the series.

18 reviews analyzed|Sources: Imdb, Tmdb, Guardian

Crew

CinematographyMichael Seresin
MusicJohn Williams
EditorSteven Weisberg
WriterSteve Kloves
ProducerMark Radcliffe, David Heyman, Tanya Seghatchian, Callum McDougall, Lorne Orleans, Michael Barnathan, Chris Columbus
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Harry reunites with Ron and Hermione at the Leaky Cauldron
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Hagrid introduces Buckbeak the hippogriff in his first class
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Sirius Black and Lupin reveal Pettigrew's betrayal in the Shrieking Shack
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