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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Play trailer Poster for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets PG Released Nov 15, 2002 2h 41m Kids & Family Fantasy Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Vickie Shular Love Harry Potter!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/15/25 Full Review 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 Full Review Donna S I always close my eyes during the basilisk scene, but the sound effects were even more frightening! The whole theatre was shaking. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/15/25 Full Review Gina S We loved having the opportunity to watch Harry Potter in theatres again!! I hope this will happen more often! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/15/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter (DANIEL RADCLIFFE, right) and Draco Malfoy (TOM FELTON) on the Quidditch field in Warner Bros. Pictures' "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." After missing the train to Hogwarts, Ron and Harry (RUPERT GRINT and DANIEL RADCLIFFE) have a near mishap as they fly the Ford Anglia in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." (L-r) Harry (DANIEL RADCLIFFE), Ron (RUPERT GRINT), Filch (DAVID BRADLEY) and Professor Snape (ALAN RICKMAN) in Warner Bros. Pictures' "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." (L-r) Professor Dumbledore (RICHARD HARRIS), Harry Potter (DANIEL RADCLIFFE) and Lucius Malfoy (JASON ISAACS) in Warner Bros. Pictures' "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." (L-r) Ron (RUPERT GRINT), Hedwig and Harry (DANIEL RADCLIFFE) in the flying Ford Anglia in Warner Bros. Pictures' "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." House Elf DOBBY in Warner Bros. Pictures' "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." Ron Weasley (RUPERT GRINT) shudders when his owl delivers a Howler from his mother in Warner Bros. Pictures' "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." (L-r) Harry Potter (DANIEL RADCLIFFE) encounters Nearly Headless Nick (JOHN CLEESE) in Warner Bros. Pictures' "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." Hermione (EMMA WATSON, left) and Harry (DANIEL RADCLIFFE, right) watch as Ron (RUPERT GRINT) spits up a slug in Warner Bros. Pictures' "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." (L-r) Professor McGonagall (MAGGIE SMITH), Professor Sprout (MIRIAM MARGOLYES), Professor Dumbeldore (RICHARD HARRIS) and Professor Snape (ALAN RICKMAN) in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." View more photos

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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
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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