Released in 2001 and directed by Chris Columbus, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone brought J.K. Rowling's magical world to the screen for the first time. Adapted by screenwriter Steve Kloves, this fantastic familyadventure has left its mark on a whole generation of viewers. It will be broadcast on TF1 on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 9:10pm. This first chapter of the saga is accessible to viewers aged 10 and over.
The trailer takes viewers back to the wonder of discovering Hogwarts, the famous school of witchcraft and wizardry, and introduces Harry, Ron and Hermione to their first steps in the wizarding world.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone will be broadcast on TF1 on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 9:10pm.
Synopsis: As an orphan, Harry Potter lives with his Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia, who mistreat him and make him sleep in a closet. As he approaches his 11th birthday, he discovers that he is the son of two powerful wizards, and that he too possesses extraordinary powers. Invited to join Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime and finally discovers the world to which he belongs.
The first installment in the celebrated saga based on the novels by J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone lays the foundations for a universe teeming with fantastic creatures, mystery and magic. Under the direction of Chris Columbus, the film manages to capture the atmosphere of wonder and innocence of Harry's early days in the wizarding world.
This first film introduced audiences to Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Emma Watson (Hermione Granger), who have since become inseparable from their characters. Around them, a prestigious British cast brings Hogwarts to life, including Richard Harris as Dumbledore, Maggie Smith as Professor McGonagall and Alan Rickman as Severus Snape.
Accessible from the age of 10, the film appeals to children and nostalgic adults alike. A blend ofadventure, fantasy and friendship, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone offers universal entertainment that continues to fascinate more than twenty years after its release. Its broadcast on TF1 will enable viewers to rediscover the genesis of a saga that has become a cult worldwide.
Released on December 5, 2001 and re-released in theaters in September 2018, the film remains a benchmark of family fantasy cinema. A true cultural phenomenon, it set the milestones for a cinematic universe that has left a lasting mark on pop culture. Its rebroadcast on TF1 on October 21, 2025 will be the ideal opportunity to relive the magic of the very first episode in the saga.
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