The Harry Potterfilm franchise will always hold a special place in our hearts, despite the fact that it's been 20 whole years since the first movie was released (can you believe?!). And, if it's a Harry Potter marathon you've got in mind, watching all of the Harry Potter films in order is basically a non-negotiable must.
Thanks to the 20-year HP reunion in January, the past few months have resulted in the *all* the Harry Potter nostalgia coming back to the forefront of our minds - from Emma Watson and Tom Felton's special bond, to Rupert Grint's sweet updates on daughter Wednesday.
Still, no matter how much the cast grow up and change, re-watching our old Hogwarts faves in action still feels like a big warm hug. From Harry, Ron and Hermione to Draco, Dumbledore and Snape, returning to Hogwarts in screen form always feels like coming home. And spending an hour (or 20!) in the magical world of witchcraft and wizardry is still the ultimate form of escapism.
So, if you're planning a big night in, here's your guide to watching all of the Harry Potter films in order online. Sadly, the series isn't on Netflix, but we've got all the details on where to watch each movie below. Now, time to grab the popcorn and enjoy!
The Harry Potter films in order
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011)
The Harry Potter films ranked by IMDb rating
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 - 8.1 / 10
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - 7.9 / 10
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - 7.7 / 10
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 - 7.7 / 10
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - 7.6 / 10
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - 7.6 / 10
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - 7.5 / 10
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 7.4 / 10
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Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone - film one
IMDb says: An orphaned boy enrolls in a school of wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family and the terrible evil that haunts the magical world. 7.6/10
We say: The original and first Harry Potter film, perfect for a kick of nostalgia. See a very young (were they even teenagers?!) Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint take on the roles of Harry, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley for the first time.
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Harry Potter and The Chamber Of Secrets - film two
IMDb says: An ancient prophecy seems to be coming true when a mysterious presence begins stalking the corridors of a school of magic and leaving its victims paralysed. 7.4/10.
We say: The giant chessboard scene is iconic, but this was probably one of the first times we felt genuinely scared of Voldemort. Anyone else? No?
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Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban - film three
IMDb says: 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. 7.9 / 10.
We say: Say hello to Sirius Black! Harry learns more about himself and his family roots than ever before.
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Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire - film four
IMDb says: Harry Potter finds himself competing in a hazardous tournament between rival schools of magic, but he is distracted by recurring nightmares. 7.7 / 10.
We say: Arguably the best of all the films, and not just because it features Cedric Diggory (but mainly because it features Cedric Diggory) aka Robert Pattinson. Also thanks to the line, "The Chinese fireball, oOoOoh."
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Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - film five
IMDb says: With their warning about Lord Voldemort's return scoffed at, Harry and Dumbledore are targeted by the Wizard authorities as an authoritarian bureaucrat slowly seizes power at Hogwarts. 7.5 / 10.
We say: Ugh. Dolores Umbridge. Harry and a group of fellow students attempt to defend Hogwarts against the rising tide of evil she introduces.
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Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince - film six
IMDb says: 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. 7.6/10.
We say: An old potions book leads Harry to more clues about Tom Riddle's life, while Severus Snape also takes centre stage. No spoilers!
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Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 1 - film seven
IMDb says: As Harry, Ron, and Hermione race against time and evil to destroy the Horcruxes, they uncover the existence of the three most powerful objects in the wizarding world: the Deathly Hallows. 7.7 /10.
We say: Harry, Ron and Hermione spend most of this film in a tent hunting horcruxes. It also features the saddest of all HP scenes (you know the one) and is based on the final Harry Potter book (although it's split into two films.)
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Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2 - film eight
IMDb says: Harry, Ron, and Hermione search for Voldemort's remaining Horcruxes in their effort to destroy the Dark Lord as the final battle rages on at Hogwarts. 8.1 / 10.
We say: The highest rated of the Harry Potter films also happens to be the last, as the ongoing battle between good and evil concludes.
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Dusty Baxter-Wright Cosmopolitan’s Acting Entertainment Editor Dusty Baxter-Wright (she/her) is Entertainment Editor at Cosmopolitan UK across print, digital and video.