Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

A young wizard faces dark forces as he uncovers the secrets of his school.

Critics find the sequel a visually spectacular and faithful adaptation with improved effects and young cast, though its pacing and tone remain mixed.

• Voices inside the walls and a Chamber of Secrets beneath Hogwarts drive the central mystery
• Muggle-born students are attacked and the heir's enemies are defined by lineage
• Tom Riddle's diary and the heir of Slytherin's legacy propel the investigation

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stoneshared young wizard school fantasy adventure with magical creatures and a child hero
• The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobeshared chosen-child school of magic fantasy with dark secret plot and creature peril
• Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thiefshared fantasy adventure with boarding school mystery and magical creatures
• Matildashared magical school setting with coming-of-age friendship and gothic castle atmosphere

Director

Chris Columbus

Release Date

2002-11-13

Runtime

161 min

Rating

7.7 / 10 (24318)

What is Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets about?

A first-year wizard uncovers a centuries-old chamber beneath Hogwarts whose monster is stalking students.

What is Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets as mild.

What did critics think of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets?

Critics find the sequel a visually spectacular and faithful adaptation with improved effects and young cast, though its pacing and tone remain mixed.

Which films are like Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets?

Films with a similar feel include Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, and Matilda.

How long is Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets?

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets runs 161 minutes.

Where can I watch Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets?

In United States, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets streams on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium, HBO Max, Peacock Premium Plus.