Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)

The penultimate chapter of the Harry Potter saga takes a bold, darker turn as three friends abandon the safety of school for a desperate hunt across a world on the brink.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 - Movie Information

  • Original Title: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
  • Release Year: 2010
  • Directed by: David Yates
  • Type: Movie
  • Genres: Adventure, Fantasy
  • Age Rating (US): PG-13
  • Runtime: 2h 26m
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • Release Date (Theatrical): November 17, 2010 (Belgium - 14), November 19, 2010 (United States - PG-13), November 19, 2010 (United Kingdom - 12A), November 18, 2010 (Germany - 12), November 24, 2010 (France - 12), November 18, 2010 (New Zealand - M), November 18, 2010 (Brazil - 10), November 18, 2010 (Mexico - B), November 19, 2010 (Italy - T), July 13, 2011 (Spain - 12), December 15, 2010 (South Korea - ALL), November 19, 2010 (China)
  • Alternative Titles: Harry Potter en de relieken des doods - Deel 1 (BE), 해리 포터와 죽음의 성물 - 파트1 (KR), Harry Potter och dödsrelikerna – Del 1 (SE), Harry Potter y las Reliquias de la Muerte: Parte 1 (MX), ハリーポッターと死の秘宝 Part1 (JP), Harry Potter a Dary smrti - 1. časť (SK), Harry Potter et les Reliques de la mort : 1re partie (FR), Harry Potter e as Relíquias da Morte - Parte 1 (BR)
  • Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures, Heyday Films
  • Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 - Plot

Harry, Ron and Hermione walk away from their last year at Hogwarts to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes, putting an end to Voldemort's bid for immortality. But with Harry's beloved Dumbledore dead and Voldemort's unscrupulous Death Eaters on the loose, the world is more dangerous than ever.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 - Trailer

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Nowhere is safe.

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

  • David Yates

Main Cast

  • Daniel Radcliffe
  • Emma Watson
  • Rupert Grint
  • Toby Jones
  • Helena Bonham Carter
  • Alan Rickman
  • Ralph Fiennes
  • Bill Nighy
  • Simon McBurney
  • Rhys Ifans

Writers

  • Steve Kloves

Producers

  • David Barron
  • David Heyman
  • J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 - FAQs

Where can you stream Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1?

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 is available to stream on Max (formerly HBO Max) and Peacock Premium. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home, among other digital platforms.

What happens to Dobby at the end of Part 1?

Dobby the house-elf is fatally stabbed by Bellatrix Lestrange's thrown knife just after apparating Harry and his friends to safety from Malfoy Manor. He dies in Harry's arms on a beach in Shell Cottage, delivering one of the saga's most emotionally devastating moments.

Is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 based on a true story?

No, the film is not based on a true story. It is adapted from J.K. Rowling's 2007 novel Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final book in her Harry Potter fantasy series. The story is entirely fictional, though it draws on mythological and folkloric traditions.

Who are the main actors in this film?

The film stars Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, and Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley. The supporting cast includes Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort, Helena Bonham Carter as Bellatrix Lestrange, Alan Rickman as Severus Snape, and Toby Jones as the voice of Dobby.

Why was Deathly Hallows split into two parts?

Producer David Heyman and director David Yates determined that the dense, event-filled final novel could not be faithfully adapted into a single film without sacrificing crucial character development and plot detail. Splitting it into two parts allowed both halves to receive the screen time the story demanded.

What is the age rating for this Harry Potter film?

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 is rated PG-13 in the United States, reflecting its darker tone, intense sequences of fantasy violence, and themes of loss and sacrifice. It carries a 12A rating in the United Kingdom and a 12 rating in Germany and France.

How long is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1?

The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 26 minutes (146 minutes), making it one of the longer entries in the Harry Potter series. Its extended length reflects the deliberate, road-trip pacing of the story as the trio search for Horcruxes across Britain.

Did Deathly Hallows Part 1 win any awards?

The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects. It also earned nominations at the BAFTA Awards and Saturn Awards, with particular praise directed at Eduardo Serra's cinematography and the film's production design, which captured the bleak, fugitive atmosphere of the story.

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