In 2001 “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” hit theaters, marking the start of a decade-long, eight-film franchise that would net $7.73 billion at the box office worldwide, making it one of the most successful movie series of all time.
In 2021, to mark the original film’s 20th anniversary, HBO put together a partial cast reunion and tribute special, “Return to Hogwarts,” looking at the magic these movies brought into the world. Among other things, fans were treated to behind-the-scenes stories, making-of trivia, and new interviews with some of the franchise’s biggest faces.
The special’s runaway success led viewers to reflect on the various actors who appeared in the series, from newbies like Emma Watson to legends like Maggie Smith. With very few exceptions, all of the primary actors in the franchise have had incredibly successful careers, making appearances in dozens of films, TV series, and stage plays.
Stacker took a look at the best and worst films of the actors that play Harry, Hermione, and Ron, along with seven other acclaimed actors behind significant characters. Bests and worsts were determined by IMDb user ratings with ties broken by user votes. Metascores are included for critical context. For four of the actors in question, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” is considered to be their best film. Only feature films were considered. Cameos were not counted.
From children’s movies to action flicks, read on to find out how well your favorite “Harry Potter” stars wowed fans in other films.
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