Harry Potter: A History Of Magic(2017)
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic Synopsis
A thrilling journey through legends, belief and folklore, this film goes behind the scenes with the British Library as they search to tell that story through objects in their collection, in an ambitious new exhibition: Harry Potter: A History Of Magic. J.K. Rowling, who is lending unseen manuscripts, drawings and drafts from her private archives (which will sit alongside treasures from the British Library, as well as original drafts and drawings from Jim Kay) talks about some of the personal items she has lent to the exhibition and gives new insight into her writing, looking at some of the objects from the exhibition that have fired her imagination.
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic (2017) is a documentary film directed by Jude Ho, released on October 28, 2017 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Imelda Staunton, J.K. Rowling, David Thewlis and Warwick Davis. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 95 ratings.
- Director:
- Jude Ho
- Producers:
- Jude Ho
- Production:
- BBC Studios Documentary Unit
- Status:
- Released
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Harry Potter: A History Of Magic Cast & Crew
Main cast
Imelda Staunton
as Narrator
J.K. Rowling
as Herself
David Thewlis
as Himself
Warwick Davis
as Himself
Evanna Lynch
as Herself
Mark Williams
as Himself
Miriam Margolyes
as Herself
Key crew
Directed by Jude Ho, produced by Jude Ho.
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Harry Potter: A History Of Magic Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 95 ratings.
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Harry Potter: A History Of Magic – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Harry Potter: A History Of Magic online?
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Harry Potter: A History Of Magic (2017) is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel and BBC Select Apple Tv channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Harry Potter: A History Of Magic?
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The main cast of Harry Potter: A History Of Magic (2017) includes Imelda Staunton, J.K. Rowling, David Thewlis, Warwick Davis and Evanna Lynch. The film was directed by Jude Ho. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Harry Potter: A History Of Magic released?
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Harry Potter: A History Of Magic was released on October 28, 2017 and runs for 59m.
Is Harry Potter: A History Of Magic worth watching?
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Harry Potter: A History Of Magic (2017) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 95 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Harry Potter: A History Of Magic?
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