As Harry Potter begins his sixth year at Hogwarts, he discovers an old book marked as "the property of the Half-Blood Prince" and begins to learn more about Lord Voldemort's dark past.As Harry Potter begins his sixth year at Hogwarts, he discovers an old book marked as "the property of the Half-Blood Prince" and begins to learn more about Lord Voldemort's dark past.As Harry Potter begins his sixth year at Hogwarts, he discovers an old book marked as "the property of the Half-Blood Prince" and begins to learn more about Lord Voldemort's dark past.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 9 wins & 39 nominations total
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- (as Elarica Gallacher)
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- TriviaDame Maggie Smith completed filming this movie while undergoing radio-therapy as treatment for breast cancer.
- GoofsDumbledore has Riddle's diary in his possession, even though Harry gave the book to Lucius Malfoy at the end of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002). However, Lucius gave it to Dobby, inadvertently freeing him as Harry had hidden his sock between the pages. Dobby then dropped the book to rescue Harry from Lucius's wrath. The book was left on the floor, meaning that someone could return the book to the headmaster's office. It is doubtful Lucius would have retrieved the book as he would have realised Harry only gave it to him to trick him and, presuming he knew it was a Horcrux, would also have realised it was worthless now that it had been destroyed.
- Quotes
Professor Minerva McGonagall: [to Harry, Ron, & Hermione] Why is it, when something happens, it is always you three?
Ron Weasley: Believe me, Professor. I've been asking myself the same question for six years.
- Crazy creditsThe end credits take their shape from what look like ink spills, resembling the appearance of the collected memories when they are poured into Dumbledore's Pensieve.
- Alternate versionsSome of the dubbed versions change the names of a few characters, to match their translated novel counterparts in each respective language. Examples include Hermione, who in the German version (of all the Potter films/books) is named Hermine, and Dumbledore, who in the Dutch version is Perkamentus. (Source: Multi-lingual Blu-Ray copies of the films)
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 81st Annual Academy Awards (2009)
- SoundtracksHedwig's Theme
Composed by John Williams
With all of the films you can notice that the acting is improving with the maturity of the characters. You can tell that there is a close bond between the actors of which all pull of their roles well. The directing and visual effects, like all of the films to date does not disappoint.
In all a great family film, a pleasure to watch and I would recommend this film to most people. I am glad that the final film will be split into two parts, to be honest they could have done it with this film!
*** For people who have never seen any of the films or read the books I took my friend with me who has not seen or read any of the books and he was completely lost throughout the film (Although he still enjoyed it!). If you wish to see this I would recommend you need to see Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix first. Otherwise you may find this film a little confusing.
- jamesrobertfreeman
- Jul 16, 2009
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- Also known as
- Harry Potter y el misterio del príncipe
- Filming locations
- Raumabanen Railway Line, Bjorli, Norway(Hogwarts express scenes in winter)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $250,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $302,334,374
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $77,835,727
- Jul 19, 2009
- Gross worldwide
- $941,055,851
- Runtime2 hours 33 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1