Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Seen it?2007 | 138 min | Adventure, Fantasy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It made about 6 times its budget, audiences rate it highly (7.7 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans and adventure fans. If you loved Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 2 hr 18 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Returning for his fifth year at Hogwarts, Harry is stunned to find that his warnings about the return of Lord Voldemort have been ignored. Left with no choice, Harry takes matters into his own hands, training a small group of motivated students to defend themselves against the Dark Arts.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 BAFTAs.
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$938 million worldwide on a $150 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 593K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Yates
- Daniel RadcliffeHarry Potter
- Rupert GrintRon Weasley
- Emma WatsonHermione Granger
- Imelda StauntonDolores Umbridge
- Helena Bonham CarterBellatrix Lestrange
- Robbie ColtraneRubeus Hagrid
- Gary OldmanSirius Black
- Ralph FiennesLord Voldemort
- Michael GambonAlbus Dumbledore
- Alan RickmanSeverus Snape