Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Image
Metascore

Universal acclaim - based on 40 Critics

User Score

Generally favorable reviews- based on 502 Ratings

Summary: Harry Potter is having a tough time with his relatives (yet again). He runs away after using magic to blow Uncle Vernon's sister Marge who was being offensive towards Harry's parents. Initially scared for using magic outside the school, he is pleasantly surprised that he won't be penalized after all. However, he soon learns that a dangerous criminal and Voldemort's trusted aide Sirius Black has escaped from the Azkaban prison and wants to kill Harry to avenge the Dark Lord. To worsen the conditions for Harry, vile shape-shifters called Dementors are appointed to guard the school gates and inexplicably happen to have the most horrible effect on him. Little does Harry know that by the end of this year, many holes in his past (whatever he knows of it) will be filled up and he will have a clearer vision of what the future has in store...
Runtime: 141 min
Rating: Rated PG for frightening moments, creature violence and mild language.
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Genres: Adventure, Mystery, Fantasy, Family
Countries: USA, UK
Language: English
Home Release Date: Nov 23, 2004
Director Credit
Alfonso Cuarón Director
Writer Credit
J.K. Rowling Novel
Steve Kloves Screenplay
Principal Cast Credit
Daniel Radcliffe Harry Potter
Rupert Grint Ron Weasley
Cast Credit
Abby Ford Young Witch Maid
Adrian Rawlins James Potter
Fiona Shaw Aunt Petunia
Gary Oldman Sirius Black
Geraldine Somerville Lily Potter
Harry Melling Dudley Dursley
Jim Tavaré Tom The Innkeeper
Jimmy Gardner Ernie The Bus Driver
Lee Ingleby Stan Shunpike
Lenny Henry Shrunken Head
Pam Ferris Aunt Marge
Richard Griffiths Uncle Vernon
Robert Hardy Cornelius Fudge
Producer Credit
Callum McDougall Executive Producer
Chris Carreras Associate Producer
Chris Columbus Producer
David Heyman Producer
Lorne Orleans Producer
Mark Radcliffe Producer
Michael Barnathan Executive Producer
Paula DuPré Pesman Associate Producer
Tanya Seghatchian Executive Producer
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