Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) — The Sixth Wizarding World Adventure
Dark secrets, mysterious memories and a dangerous mission await Harry Potter in the sixth installment of the beloved fantasy film series, adapted from J. K. Rowling's novel. Directed by David Yates, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince blends magical adventure, mystery, friendship and growing romance as the wizarding world faces an increasingly powerful Lord Voldemort.
Detailed Story Synopsis
As Voldemort's Death Eaters spread terror through both the magical and Muggle worlds, Harry returns to Hogwarts for his sixth year. Headmaster Albus Dumbledore asks Harry to help uncover a crucial secret hidden in the memories of new Potions professor Horace Slughorn. Those memories may reveal how Voldemort became seemingly impossible to defeat.
Meanwhile, Harry discovers an old textbook marked as the property of the mysterious “Half-Blood Prince.” Its handwritten spells and clever notes give him an unexpected advantage in Potions class, but the book's darker secrets raise troubling questions. Ron and Hermione struggle with jealousy and complicated feelings, while Harry grows closer to Ginny Weasley. Elsewhere at Hogwarts, Draco Malfoy appears to be carrying out a dangerous secret assignment, and Professor Snape's loyalties remain uncertain.
As Harry and Dumbledore search for a way to defeat Voldemort, a perilous journey tests their courage and sets the stage for the series' final confrontation. With spectacular magic, emotional stakes and memorable performances, this chapter takes the Harry Potter saga into darker territory.
Cast & Characters
- Daniel Radcliffe — Harry Potter
- Rupert Grint — Ron Weasley
- Emma Watson — Hermione Granger
- Michael Gambon — Albus Dumbledore
- Jim Broadbent — Horace Slughorn
- Alan Rickman — Severus Snape
- Tom Felton — Draco Malfoy
- Bonnie Wright — Ginny Weasley
- Helena Bonham Carter — Bellatrix Lestrange
- Robbie Coltrane — Rubeus Hagrid
- Maggie Smith — Minerva McGonagall
- Evanna Lynch — Luna Lovegood
- Jessie Cave — Lavender Brown
- Matthew Lewis — Neville Longbottom
- David Thewlis — Remus Lupin
- Julie Walters — Molly Weasley
- Helen McCrory — Narcissa Malfoy
- Timothy Spall — Peter Pettigrew
Film Information
Year: 2009
Director: David Yates
Screenplay: Steve Kloves, based on the novel by J. K. Rowling
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Genre: Fantasy / Adventure / Mystery / Family
Rating: PG
Runtime: Approximately 153 minutes
Original Language: English
Edition Details
Format: DVD
Condition: Used
UPC: 883929542987
Physical DVD release of the sixth Harry Potter film, with cover art matching the supplied image. Check case for specific bonus features and disc configuration.