
Discovering the Real World of Harry Potter
2001, English. Directed by Shaun Trevisick.
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Explore the myths and legends that inhabit the real world of Harry Potter. Follow award-winning documentary filmmakers as they offer insights to witches, wizards, Greek gods, ancient Celts, ghosts, magical creatures, alchemy, and ancient spells. Narrated by British actor Hugh Laurie, this fascinating documentary brings new dimensions to the historical and scientific world behind the Harry Potter series.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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- Released
- 10 December 2001
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Shaun Trevisick
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Discovering the Real World of Harry Potter runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
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Discovering the Real World of Harry Potter is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
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Discovering the Real World of Harry Potter isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 December 2001. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Discovering the Real World of Harry Potter?
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Who directed Discovering the Real World of Harry Potter?
Discovering the Real World of Harry Potter (2001) was directed by Shaun Trevisick and stars Hugh Laurie, J.K. Rowling, Gavin Scott.