Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone vs The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 7.9/10 for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone). Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is the shorter watch at 2h 32m compared with 2h 59m. Both are adventure, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone2001
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring2001
| Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 2001 | 2001 |
| Length | 2h 32m | 2h 59m |
| Genres | Adventure, Fantasy | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Country | United Kingdom | New Zealand |
| Director | Chris Columbus | Peter Jackson |
| Main cast | John Hurt, Maggie Smith, Matthew Lewis, Fiona Shaw, David Bradley | Liv Tyler, Orlando Bloom, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Ian McKellen |
Synopsis
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers with the help of the school's kindly headmaster, Harry uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths—and about the villain who's to blame.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.
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