Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
Kernel Score: 87% · 20,574 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy
Released: 2007-07-08
Runtime: 138 minutes
Is Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix worth watching?
Worth watching. The fifth Harry Potter film is darker and more political, with Harry isolated as the school turns against him. It's a little rushed, but it's tense, and the last fight is a highlight.
Watch it if you
- are following the series
- like stories about standing up to authority
- want a darker, more teenage fantasy
Skip it if you
- haven't seen the earlier films
- want the lighter feel of the early ones
Best for: Series marathon night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- 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
Returning for his fifth year at Hogwarts, Harry is stunned to find that his warnings about the return of Lord Voldemort have been ignored. Left with no choice, Harry takes matters into his own hands, training a small group of motivated students to defend themselves against the Dark Arts.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this Harry Potter film features dark magic themes, a death, and intense fantasy peril appropriate for its PG-13 rating.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Contains magical combat, dark-arts training, and a significant character death, in a darker tone than earlier films.
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 Order of the Phoenix
If you liked Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) — 86%: The next film in the story.
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) — 89%: The previous, equally darker film.
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010) — 86%: Where the story turns grim.
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) — 88%: The big finale.
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) — 91%: The most inventive film in the series.
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) — 87%: Earlier, more playful mystery.
Director
Cast
- Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter
- Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley
- Emma Watson as Hermione Granger
- Imelda Staunton as Dolores Umbridge
- Helena Bonham Carter as Bellatrix Lestrange
- Robbie Coltrane as Rubeus Hagrid
- Gary Oldman as Sirius Black
- Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort
- Michael Gambon as Albus Dumbledore
- Alan Rickman as Severus Snape
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix FAQ
Is Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix worth watching?
Worth watching. The fifth Harry Potter film is darker and more political, with Harry isolated as the school turns against him. It's a little rushed, but it's tense, and the last fight is a highlight.
Where can I watch Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix?
In the US you can stream Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix on Peacock, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix OK for kids?
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this Harry Potter film features dark magic themes, a death, and intense fantasy peril appropriate for its PG-13 rating.
What movies are like Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix?
If you liked Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, try Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.