Harry, Ron, and Hermione, now teenagers, return for their third year at Hogwarts. There they are forced to face escaped prisoner Sirius Black, who poses a great threat to Harry. Harry must overcome the threats of Dementors, outsmart a werewolf, and finally deal with the truth about Sirius and his relationship with his parents. Harry and friends master advanced magic classes, cross time barriers, and change the course of more than one life.
MPAA rating: PG; for frightening moments, creature violence, and mild language.|||juvenile
Warner Bros. Pictures presents ; a Heyday Films/1492 Pictures production ; an Alfonso Cuaron film ; produced by Chris Columbus, David Heyman, Mark Radcliffe ; screenplay by Steve Kloves ; directed by Alfonso Cuarón.
Based on the novel by J.K. Rowling.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2004.
Special features Disc 2: a selection of mystifying exclusive never-before-seen footage ; "Creating the vision" a revealing interview with J.K. Rowling and the filmmakers ; three great interactive challenges ; self-guided iPIX tours ; interviews with cast lead Johnny Vaughn and the Shrunken Head ; meet the animal trainer ; "Choir practice" sing-along with Hogwarts choir ; Hogwarts portrait gallery ; conjuring a scene ; theatrical trailers from all three Harry Potter films ; Electronic Arts game preview ; DVD-ROM features: Wizard trading cards ; Hogwarts timeline.
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Julie Christie, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Gambon, Richard Griffiths, Gary Oldman, Alan Rickman, Fiona Shaw, Maggie Smith, Timothy Spall, David Thewlis, Emma Thompson.
DVD; region 1; widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround; dual layer.
In English, French (dubbed in Quebec) or Spanish, with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Director of photography, Michael Seresin ; editor, Steven Weisberg ; music, John Williams ; costume designer, Jany Temime ; production designer, Stuart Craig ; visual effects supervisors, Tim Burke, Roger Guyett.
