Harry Potter: A History Of Magic
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
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| United States | Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BBC Select Apple Tv channel | — |
| India | BBC Kids Amazon Channel, BBC Player Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Sky Store |
| Canada | BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BBC Select Apple Tv channel | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT | — |
About Harry Potter: A History Of Magic
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic is a 2017 English-language documentary film directed by Jude Ho and Alex Harding. The cast is led by Imelda Staunton, J.K. Rowling, David Thewlis. It has a runtime of 0h 59m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BBC Select Apple Tv channel.
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic was produced by BBC Studios Documentary Unit and made in United Kingdom. It was released on October 28, 2017, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Jude Ho, Alex Harding
- Release date
- October 28, 2017
- OTT release
- October 28, 2017
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- BBC Studios Documentary Unit
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic cast & crew
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic was directed by Jude Ho and Alex Harding.
The cast features Imelda Staunton as Narrator, J.K. Rowling as Herself, David Thewlis as Himself, Warwick Davis as Himself, Evanna Lynch as Herself, and Mark Williams as Himself.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Janet Lee and Jude Ho.
Is Harry Potter: A History Of Magic worth watching?
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 95 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 0h 59m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Harry Potter: A History Of Magic is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Harry Potter: A History Of Magic
In United States, you can stream Harry Potter: A History Of Magic on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, and BBC Select Apple Tv channel. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on October 28, 2017.
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Cast of Harry Potter: A History Of Magic
Imelda Staunton
Narrator
J.K. Rowling
Herself
David Thewlis
Himself
Warwick Davis
Himself
Evanna Lynch
Herself
Mark Williams
Himself
Miriam Margolyes
Herself
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Harry Potter: A History Of Magic in United States?
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic is streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BBC Select Apple Tv channel in United States.
▸Is Harry Potter: A History Of Magic on Britbox Apple TV Channel ?
Yes — Harry Potter: A History Of Magic is currently available on Britbox Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is Harry Potter: A History Of Magic in?
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Latin, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Harry Potter: A History Of Magic?
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic runs 0 hours 59 minutes (59 minutes).
▸What is Harry Potter: A History Of Magic rated?
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic is rated PG. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 95 ratings.
▸When did Harry Potter: A History Of Magic release on OTT?
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic became available digitally on October 28, 2017.
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