Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is a 2009 fantasy film directed by David Yates and based on the novel of the same name by J. K. Rowling. It is the sixth instalment in the Harry Potter film series, written by Steve Kloves and produced by David Heyman and David Barron. The story follows Harry Potter's sixth year at Hogwarts as he becomes obsessed with a mysterious textbook, falls in love, and attempts to retrieve a memory that holds the key ... More

Initial release date:

  • Jul 6, 2009

Directed by:

Rating:

PG (USA)

Runtime:

  • 2 h 33 min

Screenplay by:

Also known as:

  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,
  • HP and the HBP,
  • The Half-Blood Prince,
  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: An IMAX 3D Experience,
  • Harry Potter et le Prince de sang-mêlé

Film

Directed by

David Yates

David Yates (born 30 November 1963) is an English filmmaker who began his career by directing various short films and television productions. He rose to mainstream prominence by directing the final four films in the Harry Potter film series: instalments five, six, seven, and eight. This feat...

Tagline:

  • Once again I must ask too much of you, Harry.
  • Dark Secrets Revealed

Executive produced by:

Story by:

Cinematography:

Edited by:

Release date(s):

Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 2009
  • Jul 8, 2009
  • Dec 8, 2009
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Music by:

Runtime:

  • 2 h 33 min

Gross revenue:

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 934,416,487
  • 2009

Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 200,000,000

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Production companies:

Distributors:

Distributor Year Region Film distribution medium
  • 2009
  • Dec 8, 2009
  • Dec 8, 2009
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2007 fantasy film directed by David Yates and based on the novel of the same name by J. K. Rowling. It. …

Initial release date: Jun 28, 2007
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 is a 2010 fantasy film directed by David Yates, the first of two motion pictures based on the novel... …

Initial release date: Nov 17, 2010
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Adapted From

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth and penultimate novel in the Harry Potter series by British author J. K. Rowling. Set during protagonist Harry Potter's sixth year at Hogwarts, the novel explores the past of Harry's nemesis, Lord Voldemort, and Harry's preparations for the final...

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Awards

People's Choice Award for Favorite On-Screen Team Nominees

MTV Movie Award for Best Villain Winners

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