Harry Potter: A History Of Magic
2017, English. Directed by Jude Ho & Alex Harding.
A thrilling journey through legends, belief and folklore, this film goes behind the scenes with the British Library as they search to tell that story through objects in their collection, in an ambitious new exhibition: Harry Potter: A History Of Magic. J.K. Rowling, who is lending unseen manuscripts, drawings and drafts from her private archives (which will sit alongside treasures from the British Library, as well as original drafts and drawings from Jim Kay) talks about some of the personal items she has lent to the exhibition and gives new insight into her writing, looking at some of the objects from the exhibition that have fired her imagination.
- Runtime
- 0h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch Harry Potter: A History Of Magic
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic is streaming on BBC Kids and BBC Player in India.
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- Released
- 28 October 2017
- Country
- United Kingdom
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Harry Potter: A History Of Magic: quick answers
Is Harry Potter: A History Of Magic worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 98 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Harry Potter: A History Of Magic?
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic runs 59 minutes (0h 59m).
Does Harry Potter: A History Of Magic have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Harry Potter: A History Of Magic. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Harry Potter: A History Of Magic on?
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic is streaming on BBC Kids and BBC Player in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Harry Potter: A History Of Magic?
If you liked Harry Potter: A History Of Magic, try Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema, Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return.
Who directed Harry Potter: A History Of Magic?
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic (2017) was directed by Jude Ho and Alex Harding and stars Imelda Staunton, J.K. Rowling, David Thewlis.