Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Image
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critics

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 648 Ratings

Summary: In the sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft, and in both wizard and muggle worlds Lord Voldemort and his henchmen are increasingly active. With vacancies to fill at Hogwarts, Professor Dumbledore persuades Horace Slughorn, back from retirement to become the potions teacher, while Professor Snape receives long awaited news. Harry Potter, together with Dumbledore, must face treacherous tasks to defeat his evil nemesis.
Runtime: 153 min
Rating: Rated PG for scary images, some violence, language and mild sensuality.
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Fantasy, Romance, Family
Countries: USA, UK
Languages: English, Croatian
Home Release Date: Dec 8, 2009
Director Credit
David Yates Director
Writer Credit
J.K. Rowling Novel
Steve Kloves Screenplay
Principal Cast Credit
Daniel Radcliffe Harry Potter
Emma Watson Hermione Granger
Rupert Grint Ron Weasley
Cast Credit
Alan Rickman Severus Snape
Bonnie Wright Ginny Weasley
Dave Legeno Fenrir Greyback
David Bradley Argus Filch
David Thewlis Remus Lupin
Elarica Gallacher Waitress
Geraldine Somerville Lily Potter
Helen McCrory Narcissa Malfoy
Helena Bonham Carter Bellatrix Lestrange
Jim Broadbent Professor Horace Slughorn
Julie Walters Molly Weasley
Maggie Smith Professor Minerva McGonagall
Michael Gambon Professor Albus Dumbledore
Oliver Phelps George Weasley
Robbie Coltrane Rubeus Hagrid
Timothy Spall Wormtail
Producer Credit
David Barron Producer
David Heyman Producer
Lionel Wigram Executive Producer
Tim Lewis Associate Producer
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