Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)
Kernel Score: 88% · 21,738 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy
Released: 2011-07-12
Runtime: 130 minutes
Is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 worth watching?
Must-watch. The closing chapter of the whole series is fast, emotional and rewarding if you've followed the characters from the start. It rewards loyal fans and doesn't work well as a first film.
Watch it if you
- have followed the whole series
- want a big, emotional finish
- like fantasy battle scenes
Skip it if you
- haven't seen the earlier films
- want a standalone story
Best for: Series finale night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
- 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 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.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is the fantasy franchise finale featuring a major battle between good and evil wizards.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Features an intense final battle with character deaths and dark magical violence.
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 2
If you liked Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010) — 86%: The first half of this story.
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) — 87%: Earlier film that builds the resistance.
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) — 89%: The story's darker turn.
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) — 86%: Quiet, tense lead-in to this finale.
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) — 97%: A fantasy finale with the same scale.
- Stardust (2007) — 84%: Fun, whimsical fantasy adventure for adults and teens.
Director
Cast
- Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter
- Emma Watson as Hermione Granger
- Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley
- Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort
- Alan Rickman as Severus Snape
- Michael Gambon as Albus Dumbledore
- Warwick Davis as Griphook / Filius Flitwick
- Helena Bonham Carter as Bellatrix Lestrange
- Ciarán Hinds as Aberforth Dumbledore
- Matthew Lewis as Neville Longbottom
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 FAQ
Is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 worth watching?
Must-watch. The closing chapter of the whole series is fast, emotional and rewarding if you've followed the characters from the start. It rewards loyal fans and doesn't work well as a first film.
Where can I watch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2?
In the US you can stream Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 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 2 OK for kids?
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is the fantasy franchise finale featuring a major battle between good and evil wizards.
What movies are like Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2?
If you liked Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, try Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.