Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
The sixth chapter of the Wizarding World saga deepens its shadows, blending teenage romance with mounting dread as Dumbledore and Harry race toward an inevitable reckoning.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Movie Information
- Original Title: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Release Year: 2009
- Directed by: David Yates
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Adventure, Fantasy
- Age Rating (US): PG
- Runtime: 2h 33m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): July 15, 2009 (Australia - M), July 15, 2009 (United States - PG), July 15, 2009 (Canada - PG), July 15, 2009 (United Kingdom - 12A), July 16, 2009 (Germany - 12), July 15, 2009 (France - 12), July 15, 2009 (New Zealand - M), July 17, 2009 (Brazil - 12), July 15, 2009 (Mexico - B), July 15, 2009 (Italy - T), July 15, 2009 (Spain - 7), July 15, 2009 (South Korea - ALL), July 15, 2009 (China)
- Alternative Titles: Гарри Поттер и Принц-полукровка (RU), Harry Potter ja segavereline prints (EE), 해리포터와 혼혈 왕자 (KR), Harry Potter e o Enigma do Príncipe (BR), Harry Potter och Halvblodsprinsen (SE), הרי פותר הנסיך חצוי הדם (IL), ハリー・ポッターと謎のプリンス (JP), 哈利·波特与混血王子 (CN)
- Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures, Heyday Films
- Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Plot
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 Voldemort's 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.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Trailer
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- David Yates
Main Cast
- Daniel Radcliffe
- Rupert Grint
- Emma Watson
- Jim Broadbent
- Michael Gambon
- Tom Felton
- Alan Rickman
- Bonnie Wright
- Jessie Cave
- Evanna Lynch
Writers
- Steve Kloves
Producers
- David Barron
- David Heyman
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - FAQs
Who is the Half-Blood Prince in Harry Potter?
The Half-Blood Prince is revealed to be Severus Snape, played by Alan Rickman. Snape coined the title from his mixed heritage — his mother was a witch named Eileen Prince and his father was a Muggle named Tobias Snape — and used it as a personal alias in his annotated potions textbook.
Where can you stream Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?
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Is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince based on a book?
Yes. The film is a direct adaptation of J.K. Rowling's sixth Harry Potter novel, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, published in 2005. Screenwriter Steve Kloves adapted the book, condensing key plot threads while preserving the story's central mysteries and emotional turning points.
Who are the main actors in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?
The film stars Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger. The supporting cast includes Michael Gambon as Dumbledore, Jim Broadbent as Slughorn, Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy, and Alan Rickman as Severus Snape.
What is the age rating for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is rated PG in the United States. In the United Kingdom it carries a 12A certificate, meaning children under 12 may watch with an adult. The film contains fantasy violence, dark themes, and mild peril appropriate for older children and general audiences.
How long is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has a runtime of 2 hours and 33 minutes (153 minutes), making it one of the longer entries in the Harry Potter film series. The extended running time allows the story to develop its dual focus on Voldemort's backstory and the budding romances among the Hogwarts students.
Did Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince win any awards?
The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography, recognizing Bruno Delbonnel's visually distinctive work. It also earned nominations at the BAFTA Awards and Saturn Awards. Commercially, it was a major success, grossing over $933 million worldwide against a $250 million production budget.
Who directed Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was directed by David Yates, who had previously helmed Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007). Yates went on to direct all remaining Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, establishing himself as the defining visual voice of the later Wizarding World franchise.
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