Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)
Kernel Score: 86% · 20,154 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy
Released: 2010-11-17
Runtime: 146 minutes
Is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 worth watching?
Worth watching. The story finally leaves school and sends three friends on the run, which makes it bleaker and more adult. The camping stretches drag a little, but it works as a tense first half of a finale.
Watch it if you
- are already invested in the series
- like darker, more grown-up fantasy
- want the lead-in to the finale
Skip it if you
- haven't seen the earlier films
- dislike a story that ends midway
Best for: Binge weekend
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
- Stream: Peacock, YouTube TV, HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 is a PG-13 fantasy adventure with darker, tenser content than earlier films in the series.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — The film includes attacks, danger from Death Eaters, and a darker, grittier tone per its PG-13 rating and reviews.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
If you liked Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) — 88%: The finale that completes this story
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) — 91%: The best of the earlier films in tone and craft
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) — 89%: The turning point where the series turns dark
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) — 87%: Darker, political chapter of the same arc
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) — 86%: The chapter that sets up this one
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) — 97%: The big fantasy quest it grew up beside
Director
Cast
- Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter
- Emma Watson as Hermione Granger
- Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley
- Toby Jones as Dobby (voice)
- Helena Bonham Carter as Bellatrix Lestrange
- Alan Rickman as Severus Snape
- Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort
- Bill Nighy as Rufus Scrimgeour
- Simon McBurney as Kreacher (voice)
- Rhys Ifans as Xenophilius Lovegood
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 FAQ
Is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 worth watching?
Worth watching. The story finally leaves school and sends three friends on the run, which makes it bleaker and more adult. The camping stretches drag a little, but it works as a tense first half of a finale.
Where can I watch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1?
In the US you can stream Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 on Peacock, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 OK for kids?
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 is a PG-13 fantasy adventure with darker, tenser content than earlier films in the series.
What movies are like Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1?
If you liked Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, try Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.