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title: "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2"
year: 2011
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imdb_id: "tt1201607"
tmdb_id: 12445
wikidata_id: "Q232009"
fi1m_score: 83
critics_score: 82
critics_reviews: 18
published: "2026-09-15"
updated: "2026-09-18T08:38:34.459569+00:00"
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# Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

Directed by David Yates · 2h 10m · MiC T · Adventure, Fantasy

## Identity

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/film/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2
- **Type:** Film
- **Fi1m ID:** harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2
- **IMDb ID:** tt1201607
- **TMDB ID:** 12445
- **Wikidata ID:** Q232009
- **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1201607/, https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/12445, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q232009

**Fi1m score: 83** · Critics 82 from 18 reviews

*In a sentence:* Hogwarts is under siege, and we still wish our parents had sent us there

> David Yates brings Harry Potter’s story to a forceful, moving close, with actors who hold their own amid the fighting. Some farewells are hurried, and newcomers should start elsewhere, but this is a satisfying finish.

## Synopsis

Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) face Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) as their story reaches its final confrontation. An early raid on Gringotts bank forms part of the action, while Hogwarts becomes the centre of a battle involving characters from across the series. Alan Rickman plays Severus Snape, with Matthew Lewis as Neville Longbottom and Helena Bonham Carter as Bellatrix Lestrange. This concluding chapter of the fantasy series continues directly from *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1*, with David Yates directing.

## Review

David Yates gives *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2* a satisfying, often moving sense of completion. It is also a demanding place to begin, and we would not recommend treating it as an introduction. Steve Kloves’s screenplay assumes that the names, loyalties and unfinished business already mean something. That lets Yates get on with the fighting, but it also means the film borrows much of its emotional force from earlier instalments. For those who have followed them, that seems a reasonable bargain.

The raid on Gringotts bank gives the action an early purpose and an immediate sense of danger. Yates handles a crowded sequence without making activity feel like an achievement in itself. Editor Mark Day keeps the film moving briskly, while allowing its quieter exchanges enough space to register. At 130 minutes, it has considerable business to get through, and for much of the running time the urgency feels earned.

We were surprised by how much it hurt to see Hogwarts turned into a battlefield. Stuart Craig’s production design makes the school feel substantial enough for its fate to matter, even amid such extravagant fantasy. Eduardo Serra’s sombre cinematography gives the fighting a grimness that prevents it from becoming merely a display of spells. The look can be oppressive, but a brighter, more inviting battle would have been a strange choice for this story.

Daniel Radcliffe is a persuasive centre for all this, carrying Harry’s responsibilities without constantly asking us to admire the effort. Emma Watson and Rupert Grint give Hermione and Ron enough warmth to keep the central trio from becoming solemn company. The performances make room for apprehension as well as resolve, which is important in a film with so much combat. Yates is sensible enough to keep returning to the actors when the scale threatens to become exhausting.

Alan Rickman makes Severus Snape compelling without seeming to compete for our attention. There is weight to his presence even when the surrounding film seems in a hurry. Ralph Fiennes gives Voldemort a nastiness that keeps the threat personal, and Matthew Lewis brings welcome spirit to Neville Longbottom. The supporting cast make a strong impression in limited space, although the sheer number of familiar faces occasionally leaves a scene feeling like an allotted appearance.

Alexandre Desplat’s score supports the seriousness of the drama, and its emotional insistence mostly feels justified. The music cannot always compensate for the speed at which the film passes over its human consequences. Kloves and Yates have so much to settle that some moments need longer than they receive. Day’s briskness becomes less helpful when we want to remain with a character. It is a real limitation, though it does not undo the feeling the actors have earned.

The standard fantasy finale can feel obliged to make every confrontation bigger than the last. Yates largely avoids that fatigue by giving the actors room within the spectacle, even if he sometimes moves on too soon. We would not use this film to test whether wizards are our sort of thing. If the preceding chapter is hazy, revisit it before starting this one.

*Fi1m score 83, published 15 September 2026.*

## What the critics say

Most critics find Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 a satisfying farewell, with action and emotional weight given room to work together. Praise centres on David Yates’s handling of large-scale battles alongside quieter character moments, and on an ensemble that makes limited screen time count. Alan Rickman draws particular attention, while Daniel Radcliffe earns strong notices for carrying the story’s heavier demands.

The reservations concern how well the film stands alone and whether its closing passages deliver the expected feeling. Variety admires the urgency but finds the climax hurried and emotionally muted; HeyUGuys argues that the abrupt opening and insufficient buildup make it work better alongside Part 1. Den of Geek also questions Radcliffe’s handling of the dramatic weight, bucking the broader praise. The spread is predominantly positive rather than sharply divided, with even the mixed reviews finding worthwhile performances or sequences.

## Straight answers

**Is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 worth watching?**

*Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2* is worth watching for anyone who has followed the series, and we scored it 83. David Yates brings the story to a forceful, moving close, and Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint hold their own amid the fighting. Some farewells are hurried, and the film leans on earlier instalments for much of its emotional weight.

**How long is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, and what is it rated?**

*Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2* runs 2h 10m and is rated T by the MiC in Italy. It is an adventure and fantasy film.

**Where can I watch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 in Italy?**

*Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2* is streaming on HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video in Italy, and it is also available to rent from Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV from €3.99. Availability is checked daily; the links above go straight to each service.

**How violent or frightening is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, and is it suitable for children?**

*Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2* is a 12A, and it is the grimmest film in the series, with Hogwarts turned into a battlefield and a sombre, oppressive look throughout. The fighting is sustained and the threat from Voldemort is personal and nasty. Older children who know the earlier films should cope; younger or more sensitive ones may find the darkness and the losses hard going.

**Is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 based on a true story or a book?**

*Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2* is based on a book, not a true story: it adapts the second half of J.K. Rowling's novel *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows*. Steve Kloves's screenplay assumes you already know the names, loyalties and unfinished business, so readers of the book will find it easier to follow. We cannot say how closely it tracks the novel's details.

**Do you need to have seen the other Harry Potter films before Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2?**

*Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2* is the concluding chapter of the Harry Potter series and does not stand alone. It continues directly from *Part 1* and borrows much of its emotional force from earlier films, so newcomers should start elsewhere. If the previous film is hazy, we would revisit it before starting this one.

**What should I watch after Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2?**

After *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2*, try [*The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King*](https://film.one/film/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-return-of-the-king) (2003, Fi1m 88): Another long farewell that earns its battles through people we have come to know. Then [*Princess Mononoke*](https://film.one/film/princess-mononoke) (1997, Fi1m 88): For fantasy battles where the damage matters as much as victory; and [*The Dark Crystal*](https://film.one/film/the-dark-crystal) (1982, Fi1m 78): A perilous quest through a handmade fantasy landscape that never feels safe.

**What order should I watch the Harry Potter films in?**

Release order is the safe choice for Harry Potter, and it is the order [our collection page](https://film.one/collections/harry-potter) lists them in. *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2* is number 8 of the 11 Harry Potter titles on Fi1m; before it comes [*Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1*](https://film.one/film/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-1) and after it [*Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them*](https://film.one/film/fantastic-beasts-and-where-to-find-them). [The full order.](https://film.one/collections/harry-potter.md)

### Reviews we read (23)

- **Radio Times**, Alan Jones (5/5): The fantasy franchise comes to a hugely satisfying and teary-eyed conclusion as Harry and Voldemort clash for the last time. Every beloved character gets their moment, with the Snape backstory and revelation about Harry's destiny packing an emotional wallop. [Read](https://www.radiotimes.com/movie-guide/b-ahl8vv/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2/)
- **Time Out**, Joshua Rothkopf (5/5): The final film supplies Daniel Radcliffe with gravitas from an epic story's completion and real dramatic heft. Stewarded by director David Yates, this fleet, triumphant sequel puts people first. [Read](https://www.timeout.com/movies/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2-1)
- **Empire**, Helen O'Hara (85/100, inferred): The final film is a worthy farewell that packs in spectacular action and emotional beats without stinting on either. It excels in human moments, particularly the revelations around Snape, and gives Daniel Radcliffe his strongest showcase as Harry faces his destiny. [Read](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/harry-potter-deathly-hallows-part-2-review/)
- **Screen Daily** (85/100, inferred): Bowing out in 3D, the film is a magnificently entertaining movie brimming with energy and excitement, allowing screen time for the cast to bid farewell. Part 2 is all about thrills, spills and action in the final showdown with Voldemort. [Read](https://www.screendaily.com/-harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2/5029674.article)
- **The Hollywood Reporter**, Todd McCarthy (85/100, inferred): The film provides a satisfying and exciting conclusion to the franchise, fully justifying the split of the final book. Yates orchestrates the massive events with impressive finesse and dramatic composition. [Read](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/harry-potter-deathly-hallows-part-3-208421/)
- **The AV Club**, Tasha Robinson (B+): The shortest entry delivers epic scope and final payoffs after dispensing with side quests. It mines the book for excitement and pathos with grand dramatic moments and strong supporting performances. [Read](https://www.avclub.com/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2-1798168896)
- **Evening Standard** (80/100, inferred): The finale is a great British triumph, twice as good as Part 1 and highly recommended as a genuine action movie buoyed by a sense of occasion. It succeeds through its war-footing pace from the Gringotts raid to the Hogwarts battle, with strong performances from the leads and standout turns from supporting cast like Helena Bonham Carter. [Read](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2-review-7425797.html)
- **Slant Magazine**, Jaime N. Christley (80/100, inferred): Yates balances large-scale chaos with small, still moments and emotional abstraction in familiar images. The direction finds perspective and elegance amid the bombast, highlighted by strong performances like Rickman's. [Read](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2/)
- **The Independent** (60/100, inferred): David Yates honours J.K. Rowling with an ashen-faced, unrelenting final chapter that draws franchise-best work from the three leads and features a highlight wand-off with Voldemort. It is solid and occasionally moving but suffers from being merely the third act of one story, resulting in an oddly unheroic climax. [Read](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/reviews/dvd-harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2-12-6270465.html)
- **The New Yorker**, David Denby (60/100, inferred): The critic describes the film as a battle movie that is dismal and death-ridden but a fitting conclusion to the pop epic. He notes David Yates directed the most powerful of the last four entries, though ultimately expresses relief that the long run is over. [Read](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2011/07/25/the-longest-journey)
- **Los Angeles Times**, Kenneth Turan: The critic finds it one of the best in the series and a satisfying storybook finish worth the wait after the franchise's ups and downs. He singles out the deep bench of British acting talent, especially Alan Rickman as Snape, for making the strongest impression. [Read](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2011-jul-13-la-et-harry-potter-20110714-story.html)
- **The Guardian**, Peter Bradshaw: The critic praises the film as a dramatically satisfying, spectacular and terrifically exciting conclusion that restores the essential magic to the series. They single out the superb set-piece scenes, including the Gringotts bank sequence and the confrontation involving Snape, for their power and originality. [Read](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2011/jul/14/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2-review)
- **The New York Times**, Manohla Dargis (Critic's Pick): The critic calls it a grave, deeply satisfying final movie in the series. She praises the way it handles the apocalyptic events with focus, somber tone, and beauty, highlighting strong performances especially from Ralph Fiennes and Alan Rickman. [Read](https://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/15/movies/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2-review.html)
- **The Telegraph**: The critic calls the film monumental cinema that overcomes deficiencies in the source material to deliver a genuinely terrifying battle spectacle at Hogwarts. They single out the elegiac tenderness in human relationships, the wit from characters like Neville, and the overall message about overcoming inner darkness for particular praise. [Read](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/harry-potter/8619487/Harry-Potter-and-the-Deathly-Hallows-Part-2-review.html)
- **Variety**, Justin Chang: The critic praises the tremendous urgency, superb spectacle, and powerful emotion in the first 90 minutes but faults the hasty, emotionally muted climax and sendoff. He highlights the inventive siege at Hogwarts and strong supporting turns, especially Alan Rickman's Snape reveal. [Read](https://variety.com/2011/film/reviews/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2-1117945605/)
- **Collider**, Matt Goldberg (A-): The critic calls the film an exhilarating, emotionally powerful and beautiful conclusion to the series. They single out the tremendous pacing of the battles, the emotional weight of the montages and revelations, and standout performances especially from Alan Rickman and Matthew Lewis. [Read](https://collider.com/harry-potter-deathly-hallows-part-2-review/)
- **Eye for Film**, Amber Wilkinson (4.5/5): Yates and Kloves deliver a strong send-off with skillful tension between menace and action, superlative battle scenes that emphasize poignancy over triumph, and excellent handling of emotional notes and characters grown familiar over the series. [Read](https://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2-film-review-by-amber-wilkinson)
- **The Playlist**, The Playlist Staff (A-): The finale succeeds emotionally, dramatically and cinematically as a satisfying conclusion, with strong performances especially from Radcliffe, gorgeous battle sequences, and effective direction from Yates that makes the audience feel something beyond spectacle. [Read](https://theplaylist.net/review-harry-potter-the-death-hallows-pt-2-is-an-utterly-magical-conclusion-to-the-franchise-20110713/)
- **/Film**, Germain Lussier (8.5/10): The film lives up to the hype as a gratifying close to the franchise with layered emotions and a sense of gravitas, delivering a near-perfect cherry on top that fans and even non-fans will find satisfying despite some minor shortcomings. [Read](https://www.slashfilm.com/516499/harry-potter-deathly-hallows-part-2-movie-review/)
- **The Wrap** (85/100, inferred): The final Harry Potter film brings its A-game from start to finish and delivers a cathartic conclusion for devoted fans. The critic singles out the strong performances, particularly Alan Rickman's multifaceted Snape and the ensemble's ability to make the most of limited screen time amid the epic battle sequences. [Read](https://www.thewrap.com/harry-potter-goes-out-magical-bang-28862/)
- **Den of Geek**, Louisa Mellor (4/5): Praises the film's visual wizardry, action set pieces and fidelity to the source material but criticizes some emotional scenes and Daniel Radcliffe's performance in carrying the heavy dramatic weight. [Read](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2-review/)
- **Digital Spy**, Simon Reynolds (80/100, inferred): Calls it a spectacular closing chapter packed with breathtaking action sequences and moving performances, highlighting strong set pieces and emotional payoff while noting minor pacing issues in some scenes. [Read](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a328237/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2-review/)
- **HeyUGuys**, Ben Mortimer (3/5): The review finds the film struggles as a standalone entity due to its abrupt start and lack of emotional buildup after Part 1, making the finale feel flat despite strong character moments and sequences. It works much better viewed as part of a double bill. [Read](https://www.heyuguys.com/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-two-review/)

## Details

- **Director:** David Yates
- **Director:** David Yates
- **Screenplay:** Steve Kloves
- **Novel:** J.K. Rowling
- **Cinematography:** Eduardo Serra
- **Editor:** Mark Day
- **Music:** Alexandre Desplat
- **Production design:** Stuart Craig
- **Costume design:** Jany Temime
- **Producer:** David Barron, J.K. Rowling, David Heyman
- **Cast:** Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter; Emma Watson as Hermione Granger; Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley; Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort; Alan Rickman as Severus Snape; Michael Gambon as Albus Dumbledore; Warwick Davis as Griphook / Filius Flitwick; Helena Bonham Carter as Bellatrix Lestrange
- **Runtime:** 2h 10m
- **Certificate (MiC):** T
- **Release (Italy):** 13 July 2011
- **Genres:** Adventure, Fantasy
- **Part of:** [Harry Potter](https://film.one/collections/harry-potter.md) · 8 of 11
- **Budget:** $125 million
- **Box office:** $1.34 billion
- **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NYt1qirBWg

## Where to watch in Italy

- HBO Max: streaming, uhd
- Amazon Prime Video: add-on, uhd
- Amazon Prime Video: rent €3.99, uhd
- Apple TV: rent €3.99, hd
- Amazon Prime Video: buy €5.99, uhd
- Apple TV: buy €9.99, hd

*Checked 2026-09-15.*

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## Awards

- Academy Awards 2012: Best Makeup and Hairstyling (nominated); Best Production Design (nominated); Best Visual Effects (nominated)
- Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Movie 2012: Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Movie (nominated)
- BAFTA Film Awards 2011: BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Feature Film (won)

## If you liked this

- *The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King* (2003), Fi1m 88: Another long farewell that earns its battles through people we have come to know. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-return-of-the-king.md)
- *Princess Mononoke* (1997), Fi1m 88: For fantasy battles where the damage matters as much as victory. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/princess-mononoke.md)
- *The Dark Crystal* (1982), Fi1m 78: A perilous quest through a handmade fantasy landscape that never feels safe. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/the-dark-crystal.md)
- *The Devil's Backbone* (2001): Another endangered school, though this ghost story is for older viewers.
- *His Dark Materials* (2019): Young companions confront formidable authority, with room for doubt alongside the magic.

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