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Harry Potter

film series of eight fantasy films from 2001–2011 based on the novels of the same name by writer J. K. Rowling
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Harry Potter

Summary

Harry Potter is a film series[1]. It ranks in the top 1% of film_series entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34,349 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • Harry Potter's instance of is recorded as film series[3].
  • Harry Potter was directed by Chris Columbus[4].
  • Harry Potter was directed by Alfonso Cuarón[5].
  • Harry Potter was directed by Mike Newell[6].
  • Harry Potter was directed by David Yates[7].
  • Michael Goldenberg wrote the screenplay for Harry Potter[8].
  • Harry Potter's composer is recorded as John Williams[9].
  • Harry Potter's composer is recorded as Patrick Doyle[10].
  • Harry Potter's composer is recorded as Nicholas Hooper[11].
  • Harry Potter's composer is recorded as Alexandre Desplat[12].
  • Harry Potter's composer is recorded as James Newton Howard[13].
  • Harry Potter's genre is fantasy film[14].
  • Harry Potter's based on is recorded as Q8337[15].
  • Harry Potter was produced by David Heyman[16].
  • Harry Potter was produced by David Barron[17].
  • Harry Potter was produced by Q34660[18].
  • Harry Potter was produced by Steve Kloves[19].
  • Harry Potter was produced by Lionel Wigram[20].
  • Harry Potter's production company is recorded as Heyday Films[21].
  • Harry Potter's production company is recorded as 1492 Pictures[22].
  • Harry Potter's director of photography is recorded as John Seale[23].
  • Harry Potter's director of photography is recorded as Roger Pratt[24].
  • Harry Potter's director of photography is recorded as Michael Seresin[25].
  • Harry Potter's director of photography is recorded as Sławomir Idziak[26].
  • Harry Potter's director of photography is recorded as Bruno Delbonnel[27].

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Authorship and Creation

Producers include David Heyman[16], David Barron[17], Q34660[18], Steve Kloves[19], and Lionel Wigram[20]. Directors include Chris Columbus[4], Alfonso Cuarón[5], Mike Newell[6], and David Yates[7]. Michael Goldenberg wrote the screenplay for Harry Potter[8].

Publication

Harry Potter was released on November 4, 2001[28]. The original language of it was English[29]. Its genre is fantasy film[14].

Subject and Themes

Main subjects include magic[30], school[31], and castle[32].

Adaptations and Inspiration

Harry Potter's after a work by is recorded as Q34660[33].

Why It Matters

Harry Potter ranks in the top 1% of film_series entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34,349 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] It is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

Related Entities

Alan Rickman Alexandre Desplat Alfonso Cuarón Bonnie Wright Chris Columbus Daniel Radcliffe David Yates Emma Watson Harry Melling Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Helena Bonham Carter James Newton Howard John Williams Mike Newell Patrick Doyle Richard Griffiths Richard Harris Rupert Grint Steve Kloves United Kingdom United States

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [33] ↑ . jkrowling.com. jkrowling.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Twofivesixbot bot · 2026-05-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Different from → Harry Potter
    Filming location → Glenfinnan Viaduct
    Based on → Q8337
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