Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts

"Welcome back to where the magic began."

2022 1h 43m EN

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★7.3TMDB · 3,578🍅93%Rotten Tomatoes★8IMDB · 49,730

Documentary

Synopsis

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An enchanting making-of story told through all-new in-depth interviews and cast conversations, inviting fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time.

“Welcome back to where the magic began.”

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Cast

Daniel Radcliffe
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Rupert Grint
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Emma Watson
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Bonnie Wright
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Matthew Lewis
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Tom Felton
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James Phelps
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Oliver Phelps
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Joe Pearlman
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Joe Pearlman, shot by Edgar Dubrovsky. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Charlie Mole. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint and Emma Watson carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Welcome back to where the magic began.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt16116174 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Joe Pearlman directs. Edgar Dubrovsky behind the camera. Charlie Mole scores. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 4 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
3Directed by Joe Pearlman, shot by Edgar Dubrovsky. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Charlie Mole. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint and Emma Watson carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Welcome back to where the magic began.".
7IMDB entry: tt16116174 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Released under 22 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Edgar Dubrovsky
Original score: Charlie Mole
Costume design: John Glaser
Runtime: 103 min · 1h 43m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (2022)
Rotten Tomatoes: 93% 🍅 Fresh
IMDB rating: 8/10 · 49,730 votes
MPAA: TV-PG

Awards

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. 7 nominations total

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Joe Pearlman

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What people are saying

Noah2026-02-17
★ 9/10
Absolutely heartwarming and nostalgic. Incredibly well made, with a perfect ending. Robbie Coltrane is such a sweetheart! It's so cool to see new bits of information from during the films! Rupert not turning in his character essay assignment on Ron for director of Prisoner of Azkaban, Alfonso Cuaron was so fitting! This series is so dear to my heart and it makes me so happy to know so many others feel the same. The ending absolutely made me cry. ;) So many great actors have touched the hearts of a handful of generations with Harry Potter, and will continue to do so forever and... "Always"

Production companies

Who made it

Pulse Films
GB
Warner Horizon Unscripted Television
US
CA
Casey Patterson Entertainment
US

Key crew

Executive ProducerCasey Patterson
Executive ProducerAshley Edens
Executive ProducerCarol Donovan
Executive ProducerMarisa Clifford
Executive ProducerSam Bridger
Executive ProducerIsabel Davis
Executive ProducerDavid Heyman
ProducerMike Darnell
ProducerBrooke Karzen
ProducerDan Sacks
Music DirectorSteve Sidwell
ChoreographerAshley Wallen
Production AssistantTristan Davis
Focus PullerCallum Tunmore
Costume DesignJohn Glaser
Executive ProducerLouis Mole
Co-Executive ProducerRob Paine
Supervising ProducerChase Simonds

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

reunion
fantasy world
social gathering
college reunion
cinema history

Release history · US

When it landed

Digital2022-01-01PG-13· HBO Max

Also known as

International titles

Comemoração de 20 Anos de Harry Potter: De Volta a HogwartsBR
Harry Potter - 20 Anos de Magia: De Volta a HogwartsBR
해리 포터 20주년: 리턴 투 호그와트KR
Гаррі Поттер 20 років по тому: повернення до ГоґвортсуUA
Harry Potter, 20º Aniversario: Regreso a HogwartsES
해리 포터 투웬티스 애니버서리: 리턴 투 호그와츠KR
Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to HogwartsUS
Harry Potter fête ses 20 ans : retour à PoudlardFR
Harry Potter : retour à Poudlard - 20 ans de magieFR
해리포터 20주년 기념: 리턴 투 호그와트KR
Harry Potter: Rückkehr nach HogwartsDE
Harry Potter 20th Anniversary - Die Rückkehr nach HogwartsDE
Harry Potter: Return to HogwartsGB
Гарри Поттер 20 лет спустя: возвращение в ХогвартсRU
ハリー・ポッター20周年記念リターン・トゥ・ホグワーツJP

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