Harry Potter: Books vs. Movies

The eight Harry Potter movies, released between 2001 and 2011, are adapted from J. K. Rowling's seven books, published between 1997 and 2007. Each book has its own page here; this one is the series as a whole.

PollBooks or movies, which were better?

Every movie has its own page

Vote on them one at a time: each has its own question, results and comments.

Book 1Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneMovie, 2001 · Directed by Chris Columbus · 2 hr 32 minFrom Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone · 1997 · 320 pagesChris Columbus’s 2001 film Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is adapted from J. K. Rowling’s 1997 book, originally titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Both follow Harry’s first year at Hogwarts and his discovery of the wizarding world.Which was better? Vote
Book 2Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsMovie, 2002 · Directed by Chris Columbus · 2 hr 41 minFrom Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets · 1998 · 344 pagesChris Columbus’s 2002 film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is adapted from J. K. Rowling’s 1998 book. Both follow Harry’s second year at Hogwarts, where mysterious attacks revive fears about a hidden chamber and the creature inside.Which was better? Vote
Book 3Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanMovie, 2004 · Directed by Alfonso Cuarón · 2 hr 21 minFrom Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban · 1999 · 416 pagesAlfonso Cuarón’s 2004 film Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is adapted from J. K. Rowling’s 1999 book. Both follow Harry’s third year at Hogwarts as escaped prisoner Sirius Black draws him into unanswered questions about his parents’ deaths.Which was better? Vote
Book 4Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireMovie, 2005 · Directed by Mike Newell · 2 hr 31 minFrom Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire · 2000 · 740 pagesMike Newell’s 2005 film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is adapted from J. K. Rowling’s 2000 book. Both follow Harry’s fourth year at Hogwarts, when someone enters him in the dangerous Triwizard Tournament without his knowledge.Which was better? Vote
Book 5Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixMovie, 2007 · Directed by David Yates · 2 hr 13 minFrom Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix · 2003 · 896 pagesDavid Yates’s 2007 film Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is adapted from J. K. Rowling’s 2003 book. Both follow Harry’s fifth year at Hogwarts as the Ministry denies Voldemort’s return and Dolores Umbridge takes control of the school.Which was better? Vote
Book 6Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceMovie, 2009 · Directed by David Yates · 2 hr 27 minFrom Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince · 2005 · 640 pagesDavid Yates’s 2009 film Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is adapted from J. K. Rowling’s 2005 book. Both follow Harry’s sixth year at Hogwarts as Dumbledore guides him through Voldemort’s past and an annotated potions textbook introduces another mystery.Which was better? Vote
Book 7Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1Movie, 2010 · Directed by David Yates · 2 hr 27 minFrom Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows · 2007 · 784 pagesDavid Yates’s 2010 film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 adapts the opening portion of J. K. Rowling’s 2007 book. Harry, Ron, and Hermione leave Hogwarts behind to search for Horcruxes while Voldemort’s followers take control of the wizarding world.Which was better? Vote
Book 7Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2Movie, 2011 · Directed by David Yates · 2 hr 10 minFrom Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows · 2007 · 784 pagesDavid Yates’s 2011 film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 adapts the concluding portion of J. K. Rowling’s 2007 book. The search for Voldemort’s remaining Horcruxes brings Harry, Ron, and Hermione back to Hogwarts as the final battle begins.Which was better? Vote

The books, in order

1Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone1997Kindle Paperback Audiobook
Details
Author
J. K. Rowling
Year
1997
Pages
320
Audiobook length
8 hr 41 min
Narrator
Hugh Laurie, full cast
Series
Harry Potter, book 1
Harry Potter learns he is a wizard after years of mistreatment by his aunt and uncle. At Hogwarts, he makes his first real friends, discovers the truth about his parents, and investigates what a three-headed dog is guarding.
2Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets1998Kindle Paperback Audiobook
Details
Author
J. K. Rowling
Year
1998
Pages
344
Audiobook length
9 hr 37 min
Narrator
Hugh Laurie, full cast
Series
Harry Potter, book 2
Harry returns to Hogwarts despite a house-elf’s warning to stay away. When students are found petrified and Harry hears a voice nobody else can, he and his friends investigate the legend of Slytherin’s hidden chamber.
3Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban1999Kindle Paperback Audiobook
Details
Author
J. K. Rowling
Year
1999
Pages
416
Audiobook length
11 hr 32 min
Narrator
Hugh Laurie, full cast
Series
Harry Potter, book 3
Harry begins his third year at Hogwarts believing escaped prisoner Sirius Black is hunting him. While learning to defend himself against Dementors, he uncovers a history of friendship and betrayal involving his parents.
4Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire2000Kindle Paperback Audiobook
Details
Author
J. K. Rowling
Year
2000
Pages
740
Audiobook length
20 hr 13 min
Narrator
Hugh Laurie, full cast
Series
Harry Potter, book 4
After violence disrupts the Quidditch World Cup, Harry returns to a Hogwarts hosting visitors from two rival schools. His unexpected selection for the Triwizard Tournament strains his friendships and raises questions about who wants him competing.
5Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix2003Kindle Paperback Audiobook
Details
Author
J. K. Rowling
Year
2003
Pages
896
Audiobook length
26 hr 39 min
Narrator
Hugh Laurie, full cast
Series
Harry Potter, book 5
Branded a liar for reporting Voldemort’s return, Harry begins his fifth year feeling angry and isolated. As a Ministry-appointed teacher tightens her grip on Hogwarts, he secretly trains fellow students while troubling visions draw him toward the Department of Mysteries.
6Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince2005Kindle Paperback Audiobook
Details
Author
J. K. Rowling
Year
2005
Pages
640
Audiobook length
17 hr 24 min
Narrator
Hugh Laurie, full cast
Series
Harry Potter, book 6
Private lessons with Dumbledore lead Harry through memories of Tom Riddle’s childhood and rise to power. Meanwhile, handwritten notes in an old textbook help him excel at potions, though its previous owner’s spells prove more dangerous than he expects.
7Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows2007Kindle Paperback Audiobook
Details
Author
J. K. Rowling
Year
2007
Pages
784
Audiobook length
20 hr 30 min
Narrator
Hugh Laurie, full cast
Series
Harry Potter, book 7
Harry leaves school to finish Dumbledore’s search for the Horcruxes that keep Voldemort alive. Traveling with Ron and Hermione, he uncovers secrets about his former mentor and must decide what to believe as the war closes in.