Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, based on the novel by J.K. Rowling, is a fantasy film directed by Chris Columbus and released in 2001. The film stars Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger.
The story begins with Harry Potter living with his cruel and neglectful Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon, who treat him as a servant in their house. On his 11th birthday, he receives a letter from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, inviting him to attend the school. Harry learns that his parents were powerful wizards, but they were killed by the dark wizard, Lord Voldemort, who also tried to kill Harry but failed, leaving him with a lightning-shaped scar on his forehead.
At Hogwarts, Harry befriends Ron and Hermione, and they discover a plot by Voldemort to steal the Philosopher's Stone, an artifact that grants immortality. They suspect that Voldemort has a hidden accomplice within the Hogwarts staff. With the help of their friends and the school's headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, Harry and his friends set out to stop Voldemort and protect the stone.
Along the way, they encounter various magical creatures and challenges, including a three-headed dog, a giant chess board, and a deadly plant. Eventually, Harry and his friends confront Voldemort and his accomplice, Professor Quirrell, in a final showdown. With his newfound magical abilities and the help of his friends, Harry defeats Voldemort, who disappears and becomes weakened.
The film ends with Harry looking forward to his next year at Hogwarts, ready to face more adventures and challenges. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was a critical and commercial success and launched a series of films that became one of the most successful franchises in film history.