Movie · 2001
Is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is based on the book Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling (1997).
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is book 1 of the Harry Potter series.
The movie was released in 2001.
The book behind Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
by J. K. Rowling · first published 1997 · young adult fiction, fantasy, adventure fiction
1997 novel by J. K. Rowling.
Read next: 8 books like Harry Potter →
Harry Potter: books in order
- Harry Potter prequel (2008)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1997)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (1998)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2000)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2005)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Common questions
Is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone based on a book?
Yes. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is based on the book Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling (1997).
Who wrote the book Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is based on?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was written by J. K. Rowling and first published in 1997.
Is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone part of a series?
Yes, it is book 1 in the Harry Potter series (7 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with Harry Potter prequel, book 1 of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of J. K. Rowling's books
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film, 2002)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film, 2004)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film, 2005)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film, 2009)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film, 2007)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (film, 2010)