Overview
A young wizard faces his greatest challenge yet in a magical tournament filled with danger and intrigue.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- exciting
- youthful
- family fantasy night
- franchise marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as a visually impressive, energetic, and darker continuation that benefits from stronger performances and tournament spectacle.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Hogwarts remains the central setting, combining lessons, friendships, the Yule Ball, and the Triwizard Tournament.
Harry and the other champions face three increasingly dangerous tasks in the Triwizard Tournament.
Harry, Ron, and Hermione navigate romance, status, rivalry, and lethal danger during their fourth year.
The Quidditch World Cup attack and the return of Voldemort's symbol give the formerly playful world a more ominous register.
Films like Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and why
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
shared coming of age fantasy, magical school setting, escalating danger, and ensemble adventure
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
shared fantasy quest structure, school-age heroes, magical competitions, and high-stakes spectacle
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
shared chosen one mythology, dark fantasy conflict, elaborate world-building, and adventure spectacle
Movie Details
- Director
- Mike Newell
- Release Date
- 2005-11-16
- Runtime
- 157 min
- Rating
- 7.8 / 10 (22681)
Cast
- Daniel Radcliffe
- Rupert Grint
- Emma Watson
- Brendan Gleeson
- Michael Gambon
- Robert Pattinson
- Ralph Fiennes
- Robbie Coltrane
- Alan Rickman
- David Tennant
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, HBO Max, Peacock Premium Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire about?
- An underage Hogwarts student is forced into a perilous international magic tournament as a darker threat reenters the wizarding world.
- What is Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as moderate.
- What did critics think of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire?
- Critics broadly praised the film as a visually impressive, energetic, and darker continuation that benefits from stronger performances and tournament spectacle.
- Which films are like Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire?
- Films with a similar feel include Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
- How long is Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire?
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire runs 157 minutes.
- Where can I watch Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire?
- In United States, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, HBO Max, Peacock Premium Plus.
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