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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)

Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers with the help of the school's kindly headmaster, Harry uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths—and about the villain who's to blame.

Directed byChris Columbus

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  1. 01

    Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

    Same saga

    2002 · 161 min · Adventure · Fantasy

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    Cars fly, trees fight back, and a mysterious house-elf comes to warn Harry Potter at the start of his second year at Hogwarts. Adventure and danger await when bloody writing on a wall announces: The Chamber Of Secrets Has Been Opened. To save Hogwarts will require all of Harry, Ron and Hermione's magical abilities and courage.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • the same saga or cinematic universe
    • the same director
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    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

    Same saga

    2011 · 130 min · Adventure · Fantasy

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    Harry, Ron and Hermione continue their quest to vanquish the evil Voldemort once and for all. Just as things begin to look hopeless for the young wizards, Harry discovers a trio of magical objects that endow him with powers to rival Voldemort's formidable skills.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • the same saga or cinematic universe
    • strong shared themes: based on young adult novel and ghost
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  5. 05

    Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

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    2005 · 157 min · Adventure · Fantasy

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    When his name emerges from the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter becomes a competitor in a grueling battle for glory among three wizarding schools. Signs of Voldemort's return emerge as Harry's friends help him prepare for the Triwizard Tournament.

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    • strong story and style similarity
    • the same saga or cinematic universe
    • strong shared themes: based on young adult novel and magic
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    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

    Same saga

    2010 · 146 min · Adventure · Fantasy

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    Harry, Ron and Hermione walk away from their last year at Hogwarts to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes, putting an end to Voldemort's bid for immortality. But with Harry's beloved Dumbledore dead and Voldemort's unscrupulous Death Eaters on the loose, the world is more dangerous than ever.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • the same saga or cinematic universe
    • strong shared themes: based on young adult novel and friendship
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  8. 08

    Sherlock Holmes

    Same studio

    2009 · 129 min · Action · Adventure · Mystery

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    Eccentric consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John Watson battle to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy England.

    Why it connects

    • strong recommendation signals
    • shared production studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
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    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

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    2003 · 201 min · Action · Adventure · Fantasy

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    As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.​

    Why it connects

    • strong shared themes: fantasy world and magic
    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
    • a closely matched era
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    The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

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    2001 · 179 min · Action · Adventure · Fantasy

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    Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
    • shared themes: fantasy world and magic
    • a closely matched era
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