Movies About Witchcraft

From David Yates, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Michael Gambon
Rated PG-13

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is the eighth and final installment of the Harry Potter film series. The film follows Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger as they search for and destroy the remaining Horcruxes in order to defeat Lord Voldemort. Along the way, they must face a host of obstacles, including Death Eaters, a dragon, and the magical protections of Hogwarts itself. In the end, Harry and Voldemort face off in a climactic battle, with Harry ultimately emerging victorious. With Voldemort destroyed, Harry, Ron, and Hermione are able to return to their lives as normal, the evil of Voldemort erased from the world.

From Alfonso Cuarón, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Richard Griffiths
Rated PG

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the third installment in the iconic Harry Potter film series. Directed by Alfonso Cuarón, the film follows Harry, Hermione, and Ron as they enter their third year at Hogwarts. During this time, the school is threatened by the escape of the feared wizard Sirius Black and the appearance of a mysterious creature known as the Dementor. As the trio works together to solve the mystery of Sirius Black’s escape and protect their school, they uncover secrets that will change their lives forever. Along the way, they must learn to master their magical powers and rely on the unwavering friendship of one another as they strive to save Hogwarts and defeat the forces of evil.

From Mike Newell, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Eric Sykes
Rated PG-13

In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter arrives at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his fourth year of study, only to discover that he has been selected by the legendary Goblet of Fire to compete in the prestigious Triwizard Tournament. Through a series of challenging tasks, Harry is forced to confront a dark force that has been terrorizing Hogwarts for centuries - the terrifying Lord Voldemort. With the help of his friends Ron and Hermione, Harry embarks on a thrilling adventure in which he must overcome powerful magical forces in order to fulfill his destiny and save the wizarding world from destruction.

From David Yates, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Bill Nighy
Rated PG-13

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 is the seventh installment in the Harry Potter film series, based on the novel of the same name by author J.K. Rowling. It is directed by David Yates and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, and Ralph Fiennes. The film follows Harry, Ron and Hermione as they search for the remaining pieces of Voldemort's soul. With Voldemort gathering more power and the Death Eaters growing in strength, the trio must locate and destroy the Horcruxes, powerful objects containing pieces of Voldemort's soul, in order to stop him from becoming immortal. Along the way, they must face danger, both from Voldemort's followers and from the Ministry of Magic, which is attempting to capture them. As the trio fight for their lives and the future of the wizarding world, they must ultimately uncover the meaning of the Deathly Hallows, three powerful objects that can help them in their quest.

From Chris Columbus, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Richard Harris, Maggie Smith
Rated PG

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) is the first film of the Harry Potter movie series based on the best-selling novel of the same name. Directed by Chris Columbus, the film follows the story of a young orphaned wizard, Harry Potter, who discovers he is the chosen one destined to save the world of magic from the dark wizard Lord Voldemort. On his eleventh birthday, Harry is invited to attend the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry where he meets his two best friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. Together, they embark on an adventure to find the Sorcerer's Stone, a magical artifact that can provide immortality and untold power. Along the way, they face dangerous obstacles and learn valuable lessons about friendship and loyalty. Ultimately, Harry must confront Voldemort, who is determined to find the Sorcerer's Stone and use its power to take over the wizarding world.

From David Yates, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Michael Gambon
Rated PG

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth installment in the Harry Potter series. Directed by David Yates, it follows Harry Potter's (Daniel Radcliffe) sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The story focuses on the mysterious new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, Horace Slughorn (Jim Broadbent), who is obsessed with finding a powerful dark wizard from the past. Harry must protect himself and his friends from the rising dark forces around him and uncover the secrets of the Half-Blood Prince. Meanwhile, his relationship with Ginny Weasley (Bonnie Wright) begins to deepen, as does his rivalry with Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton). With the help of his mentor, Albus Dumbledore (Michael Gambon), Harry discovers the truth about Lord Voldemort's past and the power of the Horcruxes. In the end, a fateful battle between Harry and Voldemort reveals the ultimate sacrifice that must be made in order to save the wizarding world.

From David Yates, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Brendan Gleeson
Rated PG-13

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, directed by David Yates, is the fifth installment of the beloved fantasy series based on the novels by J.K. Rowling. The film follows Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) as he returns to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to find the Ministry of Magic in denial of the return of the dark wizard Lord Voldemort. Despite attempts by Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge (Robert Hardy) to discredit Harry and keep the public in the dark, Hogwarts is soon under attack by Death Eaters and Harry must rally a secret organization named Dumbledore's Army to defend the school. With the aid of his loyal friends Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson), Harry leads the fight against Voldemort and the forces of evil on a quest to save the wizarding world.

From Chris Columbus, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris
Rated PG

From Kenny Ortega, starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Omri Katz
Rated PG

From Andrew Fleming, starring Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, Rachel True
Rated R

From Sam Raimi, starring James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz, Mila Kunis
Rated PG

From Griffin Dunne, starring Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Stockard Channing, Dianne Wiest
Rated PG-13

From Richard LaGravenese, starring Alice Englert, Viola Davis, Emma Thompson, Alden Ehrenreich
Rated PG-13

From Jon Turteltaub, starring Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel, Alfred Molina, Teresa Palmer
Rated PG

From Dominic Sena, starring Nicolas Cage, Ron Perlman, Claire Foy, Stephen Campbell Moore
Rated PG-13

From Renny Harlin, starring Steven Strait, Sebastian Stan, Toby Hemingway, Taylor Kitsch
Rated PG-13

From Nora Ephron, starring Nicole Kidman, Will Ferrell, Shirley MacLaine, Michael Caine
Rated PG-13

From Zoe Lister-Jones, starring Cailee Spaeny, Zoey Luna, Gideon Adlon, Lovie Simone
Rated PG-13