Where to watch Harry Potter: A History Of Magic (2017) tonight
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic (2017) runs 59 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.3 from 98 TMDB members. A thrilling journey through legends, belief and folklore, this film goes behind the scenes with the British Library as they search to tell that story through objects in their collection, in an ambitious new exhibition: Harry Potter: A History Of Magic. J.K. Rowling, who is lending unseen manuscripts, drawings and drafts from her private archives (which will sit alongside treasures from the British Library, as well…
- Runtime
- 59 min — ends 8:59 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG (US)
- Genres
- Documentary
- Released
- October 28, 2017
- TMDB rating
- 7.3 / 10 from 98 votes
- Director
- Jude Ho, Alex Harding
- Starring
- Imelda Staunton, J.K. Rowling, David Thewlis, Warwick Davis
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Britbox Apple TV channel (subscription), BBC Select Apple Tv channel (subscription).
Questions people ask
- How long is Harry Potter: A History Of Magic?
- Harry Potter: A History Of Magic is 59 min long (59 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 8:59 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Harry Potter: A History Of Magic rated?
- Harry Potter: A History Of Magic is rated PG in the US.
- Is Harry Potter: A History Of Magic a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Documentary reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream Harry Potter: A History Of Magic?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Britbox Apple TV channel (subscription), BBC Select Apple Tv channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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