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Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts

Name: Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts
Director: Joe Pearlman
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2022-01-01
Duration: 103 min
Rating: 8
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Bonnie Wright, Matthew Lewis

2022 · 1h 43m · Documentary

IMDb 8.0 RT 93%

If you grew up with Harry Potter or have any affection for the franchise, this is a must-watch tonight—it's a love letter to the films packed with behind-the-scenes magic and cast nostalgia that'll hit different than any regular documentary. Skip it only if you've never cared about Potter or documentaries bore you to tears.

Plot

An enchanting making-of story told through all-new in-depth interviews and cast conversations, inviting fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time.

Director: Joe Pearlman

Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Bonnie Wright, Matthew Lewis

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