Home
TV Shows
Movies
Watchlist
AI Recommendations

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)

Dark secrets revealed.

AdventureFantasy

As Lord Voldemort tightens his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven. Harry suspects perils may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemorts defenses and to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Even as the decisive showdown looms, romance blossoms for Harry, Ron, Hermione and their classmates. Love is in the air, but danger lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.

Release Date
July 15, 2009
Runtime
2h 33m
Rating
7.7/10 (20707 votes)

Director: David Yates

Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Jim Broadbent, Michael Gambon, Tom Felton, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Wright

Collection: Harry Potter Collection

Production: Warner Bros. Pictures, Heyday Films
witchdying and deathlondon, englandmagicschool of witchcraftsequelapparitioncurseteenage crushschool
IMDbOfficial Site
Budget
$250M
Revenue
$934M
Full Cast (60 people)

Recommended Movies

Similar Movies

Reviews

John Chard - 6/10

Hormones over excitement as part six is merely an appetiser to the double billed closure to come. Death Eaters are running amok as Dumbledore has an important task for Harry and Voldermort has one for Draco; all set to the backdrop of raging adolescent hormones. While Harry also acquires a rather helpful book written by the mysterious Half-Blood Prince. Potter 6 is not as dark as the pre-rel...

August 20, 2019

John Chard - 6/10

The seventh installment, the appetiser. As the ultimate wizarding battle between good and evil draws ever closer, Harry, Hermione and Ron bunk off from Hogwarts to go search for the "Horcruxes" with which to halt the ever stronger Voldermort and his army, on the way they learn the importance of the Deathly Hallows artifacts. So this is the one that sees the comfort confines of Hogwarts left ...

August 20, 2019

Gimly - 6/10

Has the quality direction of _Order of the Phoenix_ but manages to separate itself from that movie by having a script that isn't shit. Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go.

August 12, 2020

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Dark secrets revealed.

Dark secrets revealed.

7.7
153 min

As Lord Voldemort tightens his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven. Harry suspects perils may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemorts defenses and to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Even as the decisive showdown looms, romance blossoms for Harry, Ron, Hermione and their classmates. Love is in the air, but danger lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.

Share:

Sign in to track your movie progress

Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date7/15/2009
Director & Writers

Directed by

Written by

Produced by

,

Spoken Languages

Production Countries

Rate & Review

Sign in to rate and review

Cast

Daniel Radcliffe

as Harry Potter

Rupert Grint

as Ron Weasley

Emma Watson

as Hermione Granger

Jim Broadbent

as Horace Slughorn

Michael Gambon

as Albus Dumbledore

Tom Felton

as Draco Malfoy

Alan Rickman

as Severus Snape

Bonnie Wright

as Ginny Weasley

More from David Yates

Images

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince poster
Poster
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince backdrop
Backdrop

Videos

The Trio Visit Hogsmeade

Clip

Full Movie Preview

Clip

Trailer 5

Trailer

Trailer 4B

Trailer

Trailer 3A

Trailer

Similar Movies

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie Part 2
Watch Now

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie Part 2

8.2
No image
Watch Now

Eternal Return

7.3
Underworld
Watch Now

Underworld

6.8
Mary Poppins
Watch Now

Mary Poppins

7.5
The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Watch Now

The Lost World: Jurassic Park

6.6
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Watch Now

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

7.1
Ice Age
Watch Now

Ice Age

7.4
Jaws
Watch Now

Jaws

7.7

More Like This

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Watch Now

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

7.7
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Watch Now

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

7.8
The School for Good and Evil
Watch Now

The School for Good and Evil

7.0
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Watch Now

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

8.1
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Watch Now

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

6.8
Teen Witch
Watch Now

Teen Witch

6.0
Hocus Pocus 2
Watch Now

Hocus Pocus 2

7.2
Willow
Watch Now

Willow

7.0
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1
Watch Now

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1

6.2
The Portable Door
Watch Now

The Portable Door

6.5
Enola Holmes
Watch Now

Enola Holmes

7.2
Practical Magic
Watch Now

Practical Magic

6.8

Similar but Different

AI-curated picks that share the same spirit as Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince but with an unexpected twist — different era, country, tone, or perspective.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince about?

As Lord Voldemort tightens his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven. Harry suspects perils may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upo…

How long is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?

2h 33m

When was Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince released?

July 15, 2009

Who directed Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?

David Yates

Who stars in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?

Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson

What genre is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?

Adventure, Fantasy

What is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince rated?

PG

Is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince available to stream?

Yes, on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel