Harry Potter: All Movies Ranked, According To IMDb

One of the biggest, best, and most successful franchises of all time, and an absolute pop culture phenomenon, the Harry Potter franchise is brilliant. Spawning from J. K. Rowlings fantastic books, the films lived up to the writings of the British author, and so was created a saga that will be beloved for generations to come.

The films are not only beloved by fans but also acclaimed by critics. A good gauge for how much the two sets of film watchers view the Potter franchise is through IMDb where opinions can be given, and ratings allocated. Here are all the movies from the Harry Potter universe ranked, according to IMDb.

10 FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD (2018) – 6.6

The latest film in the Potter world is the one that is widely considered the worst. Crimes Of Grindelwald follows Dumbledore enlisting the help of Newt Scamander in an attempt to take down Grindelwald and stop his goal of having pure-bloods take over both the magic and the muggle world.

The film sits at 6.6/10 from 190,887 reviews, with most people (27.7%) deeming it a 7. The movie spends most of its time continuing to build the world on the reliance of a thin, hollow narrative, something that neither fans nor critics appreciate.

9 FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM (2016) – 7.3

The first film to be set in the Potter universe outside of the main series came in the form of Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them in 2016. It followed Newt Scamander, who is in New York for a layover while dark forces terrorize the city. Trouble comes when Newt’s magical briefcase is misplaced and he gets caught up in it all.

From 381,944 reviews the biggest percentage of people (28.2%) gave the film a 7, helping towards its 7.4. The film definitely pulls from the magic of Harry Potter but succeeds in creating its own world also. While not the best Potter film, it has a lot to like and gave way for the potential for great future films.

8 HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS (2002) – 7.4

The second film in the Potter franchise, Chamber Of Secrets sees a house-elf named Dobby warn Harry not to go back to school. Harry ignores Dobby and when he gets to Hogwarts, mysterious writing warning mudbloods and the return of the heir of Slytherin, as well as students being petrified, leads to an investigation from our heroes.

The film’s 7.4 rating comes from 511,718 reviews with 29.8% giving it a 7. The film may not be as good as the first entry to the franchise, but it definitely is a fun adventure, even if it is a bit on the long end. The characters were all furthered in this story and the overall craftsmanship kicks off from here.

7 HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX (2007) – 7.5

Order of the Phoenix deals with Harry being accused of lying about Voldemort while the Ministry gets heavily involved in Hogwarts. Fans are introduced to the Order of the Phoenix, and Harry creates his own version in Hogwarts to teach defense against the dark arts.

471,439 reviews led the film to its 7.5 ratings. Order Of The Phoenix made life difficult for itself by trying to fit the longest book into the second shortest film, however, the movie does a great job of doing so. The film packs an emotional punch at various moments, and despite its sometimes stagnant nature, the film delivers as a whole as a great entry into the franchise.

6 HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE (2001) – 7.6

The film that kicked it all of, Sorcerer’s Stone follows Harry finding out his lineage as a wizard as well as his acceptance into Hogwarts. Throughout his first year, Harry forms close friendships, bitter rivals, and has his first encounter with his greatest enemy.

The films 590,810 reviews deemed the film a 7.6/10 overall. The film is a fun and exciting first venture into the Potter universe, staying mostly faithful to the source material and delivering a great kickoff to a franchise. The potential is there early on for the progression of the characters and performers, as well as the fantastic world of Hogwarts.

5 HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE (2009) – 7.6

Half-Blood Prince marks the last year our heroes spend at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, in a journey that is both emotional and packed full of info. The film sees Malfoy tasked with a special mission from Voldemort, all the while Harry and Dumbledore come steps closer to uncovering the secret of defeating him.

The film garnered 435,725 reviews, building up to the movie’s rating of 7.6. The film is full of great performances and is shot wonderfully. The visuals are outstanding, and coupled with the narrative and characters as well as the emotion of it all, you have an awesome entry to the saga.

4 HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 1 (2010) – 7.7

The penultimate film in the Harry Potter series arrived with much anticipation in the form of Deathly Hallows: Part 1. The film follows Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they go on the search for the Horcruxes to defeat Voldemort, all the while Voldemort searches for the Elder Wand.

The film was deemed a 7.7 from 442,062 reviews. The movie is perhaps held back by the fact it is purely set up for the final installment, nevertheless, it is brilliantly made, fantastically acted, aesthetically stunning and leaves fans desperate for the final movie in the saga to come.

3 HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE (2005) – 7.7

Goblet Of Fire sees the dark tone of the franchise continue as fans are introduced to the Tri-Wizard tournament, a dangerous affair which Harry, of course, enters illegally via someone putting his name into the Goblet of Fire. Through the dangerous event, Harry has an up and downtime at Hogwarts, culminating in the return of Voldemort.

The film earned its 7.7 from 506,913 reviews. The maturation of the actors as they totally become their characters is brilliant to see as they are all talented performers. The craftsmanship of the film is great and great visuals, emotional moments and thrilling scenes make for an amazing movie.

2 HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN (2004) – 7.9

The Prisoner of Azkaban is the film that takes Harry Potter in a darker and more mature direction, for the better. It sees Harry at Hogwarts in danger with serial killer Sirius Black on the loose and looking for Harry while Harry has to deal with the Dementors surrounding Hogwarts.

The film scored its 7.9 from 508,483 reviewers and takes a well-deserved spot at the very top end of this list. Alfonso Cuarón directs the film extremely well, expertly shifting the tone to a darker place in a way that it sets up a progression for all future movies to take. The story, the surprises, the emotion, just about everything works in this movie.

1 HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2 (2011) – 8.1

The final chapter, the end of an era, the closing movie of the Harry Potter saga, Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is a packed ride. The movie sees Harry, Ron, and Hermione on the search for the last of the Horcruxes, leading them back to Hogwarts for Harry’s final battle with Voldemort, and the Battle of Hogwarts.

The movie’s 8.1 rating comes from 714,312 reviews. Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is such a fast-paced, action-packed ride with so much to digest, but every moment of its neck break pace is fantastic. The Battle of Hogwarts is phenomenal, Snape is breathtaking, the visuals are stunning, the whole film closes the saga out perfectly.