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Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban [videorecording] / Warner Bros. Pictures ; a Heyday Films/1492 Pictures production ; directed by Alfonso Cuarón ; screenplay by Steve Kloves ; produced by David Heyman, Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe.

Summary:

Harry, Ron and Hermione, now teenagers, return for their third year at Hogwarts. There they are forced to face escaped prisoner Sirius Black, who poses a great threat to Harry. In addition to new experiences, Harry must overcome the threats of Dementors, outsmart a werewolf, and finally deal with the truth about Sirius and his relationship with his parents. Harry and friends master advanced magic classes, cross time barriers, and change the course of more than one life.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0790783525
  • ISBN: 9780790783529
  • Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (142 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Full screen edition.
  • Publisher: [Burbank, CA] : Warner Bros. Entertainment, [2004]
  • Distributor: Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Based on the novel by J.K. Rowling.
Special features include: never-before-seen footage; Creating the vision (interview with J.K. Rowling and the filmmakers); three interactive challenges; self-guided iPIX tours of Honeydukes and Professor Lupin's classroom; interviews with cast; meet the animal trainers; Choir practice (sing-along with Hogwarts choir); Hogwarts portrait gallery; Conjuring a scene (behind-the-scenes creation of Buckbeak and the Dementors); theatrical trailers from all three Harry Potter films; Electronic Arts game preview. DVD-ROM features include: Wizard trading cards; Hogwarts timeline.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Michael Seresin ; editor, Steven Weisberg ; music, John Williams ; costume designer, Jany Temime ; production designer, Stuart Craig ; visual effects supervisors, Tim Burke, Roger Guyett.
Participant or Performer Note:
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Julie Walters, Julie Christie, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Gambon, Richard Griffiths, Gary Oldman, Alan Rickman, Fiona Shaw, Maggie Smith, Timothy Spall, David Thewlis, Emma Thompson.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: PG; for frightening moments, creature violence, and mild language.
System Details Note:
DVD; region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Language Note:
English, French or Spanish soundtracks, with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles ; closed-captioned.
Subject:
Potter, Harry (Fictitious character) > Drama.
Rowling, J. K. > Film adaptations.
Escapes > Drama.
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary organization) > Drama.
Magic > Drama.
Genre:
Fantasy films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Available copies

  • 55 of 62 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 4 of 5 copies available at Rutherford County Library System. (Show)

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  • 1 current hold with 62 total copies.
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Donation: Yes
38801102023923 Adult Video Fiction Checked out 08/06/2026
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Accessibility Features

Summary: Harry, Ron and Hermione, now teenagers, return for their third year at Hogwarts. There they are forced to face escaped prisoner Sirius Black, who poses a great threat to Harry. In addition to new experiences, Harry must overcome the threats of Dementors, outsmart a werewolf, and finally deal with the truth about Sirius and his relationship with his parents. Harry and friends master advanced magic classes, cross time barriers, and change the course of more than one life.