Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban(2004)

Name: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Director: Alfonso Cuarón
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Released: Oct 14, 2016
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint

Warner Bros.

2h 22m

Release Date: Oct 14, 2016

Harry Potter, Ron and Hermione return to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for their third year of study, where they delve into the mystery surrounding an escaped prisoner who poses a dangerous threat to the young wizard.

Release Details

Original Release | Jun 4, 2004 | Wide

Harry Potter IMAX Marathon | Oct 14, 2016 | Limited (IMAX)

2018 Re-release | Sep 2, 2018 | Wide

2025 Re-release | Feb 15, 2025 | Wide (Fathom Events)

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Box Office Results

2025-06-27T13:05:25.864Z

All Releases (4)
Total US & Canada:
$250,105,651
Total International
$558,287,529
Total Worldwide:
$808,481,128

Total US & Canada:
$249,391,024
Total International
$546,093,000
Total Worldwide:
$795,484,024

Current Showtimes

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Director & Top Cast

Alfonso Cuarón
Director

Daniel Radcliffe
Harry Potter

Emma Watson
Hermione Granger

Rupert Grint
Ron Weasley

Technical Specifications

Sound Mix: DTS,Dolby Digital,SDDS

Aspect Ratio: 2.39 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: United Kingdom, United States

Language: English,Latin,Old English

Summaries

Plot Summary

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is a 2004 British-American fantasy film directed by Alfonso Cuarón and written by Steve Kloves, based on J.K. Rowling's 1999 novel of the same name. Daniel Radcliffe returns as Harry Potter for his third year at Hogwarts, alongside Emma Watson as Hermione Granger and Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley. Gary Oldman plays Sirius Black, the escaped prisoner whose relationship to Harry becomes the film's central revelation. David Thewlis plays Remus Lupin, the new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor whose connection to Harry's history runs deeper than any student initially understands. Michael Gambon steps into the role of Dumbledore for the first time, with Alan Rickman returning as Snape and Emma Thompson joining as the eccentric Professor Trelawney. Cuarón's approach marked a significant tonal shift for the series — darker, more textured, and less conventionally lit than the first two films, with the Scottish Highlands backdrop made stranger and more threatening. The film is widely regarded as the franchise's creative turning point. It was produced by Warner Bros. with a budget of approximately $130 million and grossed approximately $796 million worldwide. Rated PG and running 2h 22m. Essential viewing for anyone following the series, and frequently cited as its finest entry.

Storyline

Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) is having a tough time with his relatives (yet again). He runs away after using magic to inflate Uncle Vernon's (Richard Griffiths') sister Marge (Pam Ferris), who was being offensive towards Harry's parents. Initially scared for using magic outside the school, he is pleasantly surprised that he won't be penalized after all. However, he soon learns that a dangerous criminal and Voldemort's trusted aide Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) has escaped from Azkaban Prison and wants to kill Harry to avenge the Dark Lord. To worsen the conditions for Harry, vile creatures called Dementors are appointed to guard the school gates and inexplicably happen to have the most horrible effect on him. Little does Harry know that by the end of this year, many holes in his past (whatever he knows of it) will be filled up and he will have a clearer vision of what the future has in store. — Soumitra In the summer before his third year at Hogwarts, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) becomes fed up with his horrible aunt and uncle, and after accidentally inflating his visiting Aunt Marge (Pam Ferris), he runs away. Unfortunately, there's much more danger in the wizarding world than Harry thought. Convicted murderer Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) has escaped from the wizarding prison Azkaban. Black is known as Lord Voldemort's most devoted follower, and he's after Harry to avenge Voldemort and finish the job. But not everything is what it seems, and inside of Hogwarts there may just be a traitor. — Esamey "He's at Hogwarts. He's at Hogwarts." The infamous Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) has escaped from Azkaban Prison and all sources believe he's after Harry Potter's (Daniel Radcliffe's) life. What connection could there be between Harry's past and this crazed murderer? Can Harry figure it out before Black gets to him? And why does Mr. Arthur Weasley (Mark Williams) think Harry may want to find Black first? A shocking insight to a night twelve years ago. — Trinka Harry's life is in mortal danger again, this time more than ever. First, a killer named Sirus Black (Gary Oldman) has escaped from Azkaban Prison, and it seems that he broke out just to finish what his master wanted to do thirteen years ago: kill Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe). Also, for Harry's protection, Azkaban has sent hundreds of Dementors to guard Hogwarts in an attempt to catch Black. But will they turn out to be a great help or a big mistake? — Prince 1 more All

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) follows Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) in his third year at Hogwarts, where escaped prisoner Sirius Black (Gary Oldman)—believed to be Voldemort's loyal follower—breaks out of Azkaban to hunt him down.