Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
Dark secrets revealed.
Dumbledore tries to prepare Harry for the final battle with Voldemort while Death Eaters wreak havoc in both Muggle and Wizard worlds.
| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 15 July 2009 |
| Genre | Adventure, Fantasy |
| Director | David Yates |
| Starring | Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson |
| Runtime | 153 min |
| Rated | PG |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes (average) 7.1/10 · Metacritic 78/100 · Rotten Tomatoes 83% · TMDB users 7.7/10 |
| Budget | $250 million |
| Box office | $934 million worldwide |
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What kind of watch this is
David Yates directs this 2009 fantasy adventure in 153 minutes. It is the film where the magic stops feeling like a playground and starts feeling like a war. Dumbledore’s lessons are no longer about curiosity; they are about survival. The tone shifts from whimsical to grim, with a darkness that lingers long after the credits roll. It is the point where the series stops hiding from its own shadows.
What the critics said
Critics landed on solid ground. Rotten Tomatoes reports an 83% approval rating, averaging 7.1 out of 10 across 280 reviews. Metacritic assigns a 78, signaling generally favorable reception. Todd McCarthy of Variety called it "dazzlingly well made," noting it was less fanciful than its predecessors. Not everyone was charmed. Dave Golder of SFX Magazine found the focus on teenage romances a disappointment, though he still enjoyed the result. The film secured the first Critic's Choice certificate in the series.
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- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
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