The 25+ Best Daniel Radcliffe Movies
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- 1Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma WatsonIn the epic finale of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011), Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) faces his destiny as he squares off against Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes). This fantasy film is directed by David Yates, offering breath-taking visuals and gripping storytelling. The plot sees Harry, Hermione (Emma Watson), and Ron (Rupert Grint) on a desperate hunt for Horcruxes - objects containing pieces of Voldemort's soul. In their quest, secrets unravel, alliances shift, and sacrifices are made. This movie won numerous awards, including the BAFTA for Special Visual Effects.
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- 2Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma WatsonIn the third installment of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) finds himself in danger from Sirius Black (Gary Oldman), an escaped convict believed to be one of Lord Voldemort's old allies. The movie, directed by Alfonso Cuaron, takes a darker turn than its predecessors. Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) return as Harry's loyal friends, navigating the treacherous grounds of Hogwarts School. Aided by Professor Lupin (David Thewlis), they unravel secrets about Harry's past while tackling creatures like Dementors and Werewolves. This film won a BAFTA for Best Production Design in 2004.
- 3Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma WatsonAs Death Eaters wreak havoc in both Muggle and Wizard worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven for students. Though Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) suspects there are new dangers lurking within the castle walls, Dumbledore is more intent than ever on preparing the young wizard for the final battle with Voldemort. Meanwhile, teenage hormones run rampant through Hogwarts, presenting a different sort of danger. Love may be in the air, but tragedy looms, and Hogwarts may never be the same again.
- 4Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma WatsonIn Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) embarks on his second year at Hogwarts School, accompanied by friends Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint). The school year is marred by a series of mysterious events, as students are found petrified and ominous messages appear on walls. As the trio investigates, they uncover a dark secret about the school's past. Directed by Chris Columbus, this fantasy film intertwines elements of mystery and adventure. The movie brings J.K. Rowling's second book to life with exceptional performances and stunning visual effects.
- 5Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma WatsonIn the enchanting adventure film Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), an orphaned young boy, discovers his magical heritage on his 11th birthday. He is invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he befriends Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint). Their first year at Hogwarts sees them uncovering a dark secret tied to a mysterious artifact - the Sorcerer's Stone. As they delve deeper, they face challenges that test their courage and friendship. Steeped in mystery and magic, this movie sets the stage for the beloved Harry Potter series.
- 6Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma WatsonIn Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) grapples with his fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, under the watchful gaze of a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, Dolores Umbridge (Imelda Staunton). As Voldemort's (Ralph Fiennes) power grows, Harry forms a clandestine group, Dumbledore's Army, to train his fellow students for the looming war. The film, part of a globally acclaimed series, expertly balances fantasy and drama, interweaving elements of friendship and rebellion. With its complex plot and compelling performances, it remains an integral chapter in the Harry Potter saga.
- 7Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma WatsonIn Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part I, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), Hermione Granger (Emma Watson), and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) have left Hogwarts behind. They are now on a dangerous mission to find and destroy Voldemort's (Ralph Fiennes) Horcruxes. The trio faces grave challenges, dark forces, and an array of magical obstacles. As they uncover the existence of the Deathly Hallows, the stakes rise even higher. This film, directed by David Yates, is a blend of fantasy and adventure genres. It's part one of the epic conclusion to J.K. Rowling's globally celebrated series.
- 8Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma WatsonIn Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) enters his fourth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry under the headship of Albus Dumbledore (Michael Gambon). This year, Hogwarts hosts the Triwizard Tournament, a magical contest between three wizarding schools. Unexpectedly, Harry's name is drawn from the Goblet of Fire as an additional participant, plunging him into a deadly game. He battles dragons, dives underwater to rescue friends, and navigates a perilous maze. Meanwhile, the return of Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) marks a dark turn for the wizarding world. The film won a BAFTA award for Best Production Design in 2006.
- 9Daniel Radcliffe, Misha Handley, Roger AllamIn the eerie horror flick The Woman in Black, Arthur Kipps (Daniel Radcliffe), a young lawyer, is tasked with settling the affairs of a deceased woman in a remote English village. The villagers live in fear of a spectral lady dressed in black, who haunts the abandoned estate Kipps is to handle. As he delves into the mystery surrounding this apparition, Kipps uncovers a tragic past laced with secrets and death. The chilling atmosphere and Radcliffe's compelling performance drive this Gothic tale forward, making it an unforgettable journey into the supernatural.
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Daniel Radcliffe, Juno Temple, Max MinghellaBlamed for the murder of his girlfriend, a man (Daniel Radcliffe) awakes one morning to find he has grown a pair of horns. Armed, now, with supernatural powers, he sets out to find the killer. - 11Daniel Radcliffe, David Cross, Dane DeHaanIn 1944, young Allen Ginsberg (Daniel Radcliffe) has a rival for the affections of his charismatic classmate Lucien Carr (Dane DeHaan). When the rival is found dead, Carr, William Burroughs and Jack Kerouac are arrested for murder.More Kill Your Darlings
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- 12Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, Megan ParkA medical-school dropout (Daniel Radcliffe) tries to hide his attraction to his new friend (Zoe Kazan), a bubbly artist who already has a boyfriend.More What If
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- 13Daniel Radcliffe, Christian Byers, Lee CormieFor many years, four teenage orphans at an Australian outback convent have watched their younger comrades find new parents, and realize that they may never be adopted. The Reverend Mother sends the four boys away on a seaside vacation, where they meet Teresa and Fearless, a couple who would make perfect parents. The youths compete with one another to be the one Teresa and Fearless decide to adopt.
- 14Pierce Brosnan, Geoffrey Rush, Jamie Lee CurtisHarry Pendel, a Cockney ex-con who has reinvented himself as a popular tailor to the rich and powerful of Panama, is famous for his storytelling as well as his suits -- but this time, his tales carry lethal repercussions. Preyed upon by ruthless, seductive British spy Osnard, Harry spins a yarn that inadvertently sets off a series of events to destroy everything he values most in life.
- 15Daniel Radcliffe, Toni Collette, Tracy LettsImperium is a 2016 American thriller film, written and directed by Daniel Ragussis. Nate Foster (Daniel Radcliffe) is an FBI agent working to uncover terrorist plots. He infiltrates a white supremacist group to recover some nuclear bomb material that was stolen.
- 16Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody HarrelsonAfter fleeing from a stage show, the illusionists (Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson) known as the Four Horsemen find themselves in more trouble in Macau, China. Devious tech wizard Walter Mabry (Daniel Radcliffe) forces the infamous magicians to steal a powerful chip that can control all of the world's computers. Meanwhile, vengeful FBI agent Dylan Rhodes (Mark Ruffalo) hatches his own plot against Thaddeus Bradley (Morgan Freeman), the man he blames for the death of his father.More Now You See Me 2
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- 17Paul Dano, Daniel Radcliffe, Mary Elizabeth WinsteadBeing stranded on a deserted island leaves young Hank (Paul Dano) bored, lonely and without hope. As a rope hangs around his neck, Hank prepares to end it all, until he suddenly spots a man (Daniel Radcliffe) laying by the shore. Unfortunately, he is dead and quite flatulent. Using the gassy body to his advantage, Hank miraculously makes it back to the mainland. However, he now finds himself lost in the wilderness, and dragging the talking corpse named Manny along for the adventure.More Swiss Army Man
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- 18Daniel Radcliffe, James McAvoy, Jessica Brown FindlayWhile searching for animal body parts at a London circus, radical scientist Victor Frankenstein (James McAvoy) meets gifted surgeon Igor Strausman (Daniel Radcliffe). Not only does the brilliant doctor offer Strausman his friendship, but also a chance to work with him on groundbreaking research that could change the world forever. When Victor's experiments with life and death go too far, only Igor can bring him back from the brink of madness and save him from his monstrous creation.
- 19Daniel Radcliffe, Alex Russell, Thomas KretschmannJungle is a 2017 Australian biographical survival drama film directed by Greg McLean. An adventurer (Daniel Radcliffe) joins a group during an expedition into the Bolivian jungle, only to find themselves in a dangerous situation.
- 20Daniel Radcliffe, Samara Weaving, Natasha Liu BordizzoMiles is a video game developer who inadvertently becomes the next participant in a real-life death match that streams online. While Miles soon excels at running away from everything, that won't help him outlast Nix, a killer at the top of her game.More Guns Akimbo
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- 21Daniel Radcliffe, Grace Gummer, Pablo SchreiberBeast of Burden is a 2018 action-crime drama film directed by Jesper Ganslandt. Pilot Sean Haggerty (Daniel Radcliffe) must deliver cocaine across the US-Mexico border for his final run as a smuggler to save his wife.
- 22Daniel Radcliffe, Ian Hart, Daniel WebberSentenced to a South African prison for 12 years, anti-apartheid activist Tim Jenkin and his fellow inmates devise a daring plan to escape.More Escape From Pretoria
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- 23Daniel Radcliffe, Jane Krakowski, Ellie KemperUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs the Reverend is a 2020 American comedy film directed by Claire Scanlon. Kimmy Schmidt (Ellie Kemper) sets off on her biggest adventure yet across three states and the viewer gets to decide how the story unfolds.
- 24Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Brie LarsonTrainwreck is a comedic slice of life that delves into the chaotic world of Amy Townsend (Amy Schumer), an uninhibited magazine writer with a knack for disaster. When she's assigned to profile the charming sports doctor Aaron Conners (Bill Hader), Amy's resolute commitment to her hedonistic lifestyle wavers. Director Judd Apatow weaves a narrative filled with sharp humor and unexpected tenderness, as Amy navigates her tumultuous personal life. LeBron James, in a surprising turn as himself, adds an additional layer of levity to this unconventional romantic comedy. The film was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards, underscoring its unique blend of humor and heart.More Trainwreck
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- 25Daniel Radcliffe, Evan Rachel Wood, Rainn WilsonThe unexaggerated true story about the greatest musician of our time. From a conventional upbringing where playing the accordion was a sin, "Weird Al" Yankovic rebels and makes his dream of changing the words to world-renowned songs come true. An instant success and sex symbol, Al lives an excessive lifestyle and pursues an infamous romance that nearly destroys him.
- 26Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Daniel RadcliffeReclusive author Loretta Sage writes about exotic places in her popular adventure novels that feature a handsome cover model named Alan. While on tour promoting her new book with Alan, Loretta gets kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire who hopes she can lead him to an ancient city's lost treasure from her latest story. Determined to prove he can be a hero in real life and not just on the pages of her books, Alan sets off to rescue her.More The Lost City
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- 27Peter Ferdinando, Eleanor Matsuura, Martin McCannWoody Harrelson has to get through a wild and illicit night in London and take his family to the Harry Potter set to prove he's not a deadbeat dad.
