Harry, Ron and Hermione, now teenagers, return for their third year at Hogwarts. There they are forced to face escaped prisoner, Sirius Black, who poses a great threat to Harry. In addition to new experiences, Harry must overcome the threats of Dementors, outsmart a werewolf and finally deal with the truth about Sirius and his relationship with his parents. Harry and friends master advanced magic classes, cross time barriers and change the course of more than one life.

MPAA rating: PG; for frightening moments, creature violence, and mild language.

English, French (dubbed), and Spanish dialogue; English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.

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Based on the novel by J.K. Rowling.

Special features: a selection of mystifying exclusive never-before-seen footage; "Creating the vision" a revealing interview with J.K. Rowling and the filmmakers; three great interactive challenges; self-guided iPIX tours; interviews with cast lead Johnny Vaughn and the Shrunken Head; meet the animal trainer; "Choir practice" sing-along with Hogwarts choir; Hogwarts portrait gallery; conjuring a scene; theatrical trailers from all three Harry Potter films; Electronic Arts game preview; DVD-ROM features: Wizard trading cards; Hogwarts timeline.

Director of photography, Michael Seresin ; editor, Steven Weisberg ; music, John Williams ; costume designer, Jany Temime ; production designer, Stuart Craig ; visual effects supervisors, Tim Burke, Roger Guyett.

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, David Thewlis, Gary Oldman.

DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.