Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is a 2009 adventure movie directed by David Yates, with a running time of 2h 33m. It stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson.

Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts trades some of the wand-waving for hormones and dread in equal measure. Daniel Radcliffe returns as Harry, now stumbling on a battered potions textbook scrawled with notes from someone who signs himself the Half-Blood Prince, while Dumbledore pulls him into old memories in search of what really shaped a young Tom Riddle. Romance tangles Ron, Hermione and half the sixth years as darkness gathers beyond the castle walls. David Yates directs a moodier, rain-soaked chapter of the saga, one where the safe corridors of Hogwarts begin to feel genuinely unsafe.

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What is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince about?

When was Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince released?

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was released on 15 July 2009.

How long is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince runs 2h 33m.

Who made Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was directed by David Yates.

Where can I watch Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is available on DirecTV On Demand, HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max, MAX (Via Amazon Prime), Peacock and Peacock Premium.

Where to watch Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Stream: DirecTV On Demand, HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max, MAX (Via Amazon Prime), Peacock, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV

Rent: Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Fandango at Home

Official site

http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/harrypotterandthehalf-bloodprince/

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Reviews

This is also just a really well-made film. One of the best in the series.
martin rated it 10/10

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