Harry Potter: A History Of Magic (2017): movie guide

What is Harry Potter: A History Of Magic about?

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.

Cast highlights

Harry Potter: A History Of Magic features Imelda Staunton, J.K. Rowling, David Thewlis, Warwick Davis, Evanna Lynch, Mark Williams. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2017-10-28. Runtime: 59 minutes. TMDB score: 7.3/10 (98 votes). Genres: Documentary. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Harry Potter: A History Of Magic?

Harry Potter: A History Of Magic is listed as Documentary on TMDB.

How long is Harry Potter: A History Of Magic?

Harry Potter: A History Of Magic runs about 59 minutes.

Who stars in Harry Potter: A History Of Magic?

Cast highlights include Imelda Staunton, J.K. Rowling, David Thewlis, Warwick Davis, Evanna Lynch, Mark Williams.