Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)

Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers with the help of the school's kindly headmaster, Harry uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths—and about the villain who's to blame.

Genres: Adventure, Fantasy

What to watch after Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

• Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (2022) — Same subject: fantasy world
• Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) — Same subject: witch, magic
• The Gruffalo (2009) — Same feel: whimsical, feel-good
• A Little Princess (1995) — Two steps away in the credits
• Beauty and the Beast (2017)
• The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)