Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

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Released Nov 15, 2002

2h 41m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

Adventure

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The follow-up to "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" finds young wizard Harry Potterand his friends, Ron and Hermione, facing new challenges during their second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as they try to discover a dark force that is terrorizing the school.

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Critics Consensus

Though perhaps more enchanting for younger audiences, Chamber of Secrets is nevertheless both darker and livelier than its predecessor, expanding and improving upon the first film's universe.

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Namrata Joshi

Outlook

This time, the adventures of the world's most famous young wizard come mixed with a stiff dose of the menacing.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 4, 2019

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Sukhdev Sandhu

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Director Chris Columbus has pushed the envelope farther, made a sequel that is pacier and more swashbuckling. Yet it still feels cautious and reined-in.

Dec 6, 2014

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Lizzie Rusbridger

Guardian

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is darker, funnier and finer than its forerunner Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

Dec 6, 2014

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Justin Brown

Medium Popcorn

I don't know the source material but it's incredibly long and slow for a non-Harry Potter fan. I wish it were more engaging and eventful.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 13, 2024

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Brandon Collins

Medium Popcorn

Like the previous entry, the pacing in this is rough. Chris Columbus makes this a bit too light in tone given the stakes and events that take place in this story, which is frustrating.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 13, 2024

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Martin Carr

CBR

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets triumphs by combining a murder mystery with politics, class division and social commentary. Daniel Radcliffe also evolves displaying a self-assurance that ensures this sequel genuinely delivers.

Rated: 8/10

Jun 25, 2024

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Raymond P

Harry Potter and The Chamber Of Secrets has always been my absolute favorite movie from the entire Harry Potter series. Seeing it in 4DX was a fantastic experience

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/01/25

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Reymund S

I felt as if I was back 2002! What memories came back. I just wish this got the 3D treatment, it sucks that it didnt but still, a great film

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/25

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Howard

had an amazing time haven't seen this movie since I watched it on VHS when I was younger there's a couple guys in the theater and they were laughing true fans I'm a semi fan pretty much it videos or the only thing that I kept replaying in my head while watching really enjoy they should keep bringing back older movies it's entertaining to watch him in the theater especially cuz I didn't have the opportunity I'm happy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/25

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Jose

Harry Potter is one of the greatest fantasy film franchises in history. Seldom do we see a film made with this much sincerity these days. It brings British Acting Royalty together and everyone is clearly enjoying their parts. Even the younger actors consistently display some of the most remarkable work Ive ever seen from child actors. Every part is perfectly cast and the attention to detail is clear. This is a film made with a lot of love behind it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/25

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Vickie Shular

Love Harry Potter!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/25

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LTinFLA

This is a movie that needs to be watched on a big screen! Even after 20+ years the movie entertains. It is the fastest 2 hours and 40 minutes as the story constantly moves forward with new twists and amazing visuals.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/25

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Synopsis

The follow-up to "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" finds young wizard Harry Potterand his friends, Ron and Hermione, facing new challenges during their second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as they try to discover a dark force that is terrorizing the school.

Director: Chris Columbus
Producer: David Heyman
Screenwriter: Steve Kloves, J.K. Rowling
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Warner Bros. Television, 1492 Pictures, Warner Bros., Heyday Films
Rating: PG (Scary Moments|Mild Language|Some Creature Violence)
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 15, 2002, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Feb 14, 2025
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 15, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $262.0M
Runtime: 2h 41m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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