Overview
A young wizard faces his darkest challenges yet as he battles disbelief and dark forces at Hogwarts.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- dark
- tense
- witty
- fantasy movie night
- franchise marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly viewed the film as a solid, darker franchise entry with strong performances, high production value, and effective emotional stakes, despite some narrative compression.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Harry, Ron, and Hermione form Dumbledore's Army to teach practical defensive magic while Dolores Umbridge suppresses student activity.
The Ministry of Magic refuses to accept Harry and Dumbledore's warnings that Voldemort has returned.
The Ministry's intervention and Umbridge's rules transform Hogwarts into a tightly controlled environment marked by surveillance and punishment.
Harry's unexplained dreams and connection to Voldemort drive the mystery surrounding what the Dark Lord seeks.
Films like Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, and why
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
shared young adult fantasy adventure, magical school setting, escalating authoritarian threat, and ensemble coming-of-age themes
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
shared fantasy school setting, child heroes, darkening mythology, and high-stakes confrontation with supernatural evil
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
shared family fantasy adventure, school-age protagonists, magical world-building, and conflict between institutional authority and youthful resistance
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
shared coming-of-age fantasy adventure, oppressive magical authority, secret student resistance, and emotionally darker tone
Movie Details
- Director
- David Yates
- Release Date
- 2007-07-08
- Runtime
- 138 min
- Rating
- 7.7 / 10 (21266)
Cast
- Daniel Radcliffe
- Rupert Grint
- Emma Watson
- Imelda Staunton
- Helena Bonham Carter
- Robbie Coltrane
- Gary Oldman
- Ralph Fiennes
- Michael Gambon
- Alan Rickman
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 Order of the Phoenix about?
- At a Hogwarts increasingly controlled by denial and authoritarian rules, Harry Potter builds a secret student resistance while a returning evil closes in.
- What is Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix as moderate.
- What did critics think of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix?
- Critics broadly viewed the film as a solid, darker franchise entry with strong performances, high production value, and effective emotional stakes, despite some narrative compression.
- Which films are like Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix?
- Films with a similar feel include Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.
- How long is Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix?
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix runs 138 minutes.
- Where can I watch Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix?
- In United States, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, HBO Max, Peacock Premium Plus.
In Ember's collections
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- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince2009
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- The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian2008
- Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical2022
- Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald2018
- The Golden Compass2007
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