Harry Potter: A History Of Magic

This documentary explores the folklore, beliefs, and legends that influenced the wizarding world. It follows the British Library as it organizes an exhibition titled Harry Potter: A History of Magic, using various objects from its own collection to tell the story. J.K. Rowling discusses her writing process and the items from her private archives she provided for the display, including drafts, drawings, and manuscripts. She also examines specific exhibits that inspired her imagination and identifies real-world inspirations for her characters.

Produced by the BBC Studios Documentary Unit in the United Kingdom, the film was directed by Jude Ho and Alex Harding. The cast features J.K. Rowling and several actors from the film franchise, including David Thewlis, Warwick Davis, Evanna Lynch, and Mark Williams, with Imelda Staunton serving as the narrator. The production has a runtime of 59 minutes.

Since its release in 2017, the film has received generally positive feedback from viewers. It holds a rating of 7/10 on IMDb based on 466 votes and a slightly higher score of 7.3/10 on TMDB from 95 votes.