Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince poster

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

2009153 minutesPG
7.1
Arcplot Score
⭐ Excellent
Unverified
7.6IMDb
🍅 83%Rotten Tomatoes
Ⓜ️ 78/100Metacritic
🎬 7.7TMDb
📊 15.7Popularity
🏆Nominated for 1 Oscar. 9 wins & 39 nominations total
Directed by: David Yates
During Harry Potter's sixth year at Hogwarts, he finds a book that once belonged to the mysterious Half-Blood Prince that earns him the respect of his new Potions professor Horace Slughorn. In addition, Dumbledore must prepare Harry for the ultimate final confrontation by finding out the secret behind Voldemort's power. Meanwhile, a hidden enemy waits in the shadows to carry out a mission given to him by the Dark Lord.

Box Office

Budget:$250.0M
Revenue:$934.0M
Profit:$684.0M

Arcplot Score Breakdown

Beat Timing Precision4.2/10
Emotional Arc Impact10/10
Thematic Consistency7/10
Overall Score7.1/10

Beat Sheet

15 plot points

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Arcplot
1
Opening Image
1 min
2
Theme Stated
14 min
3
Set-Up
28 min
4
Catalyst
42 min
5
Debate
55 min
6
Break Into Two
68 min
7
B Story
78 min
8
Fun and Games
90 min
9
Midpoint
105 min
10
Bad Guys Close In
120 min
11
All Is Lost
135 min
12
Dark Night of the Soul
145 min
13
Break Into Three
148 min
14
Finale
151 min
15
Final Image
153 min

Emotional Arc

+100-10

Plot Points

#1

Opening Image

1 min

Harry at Privet Drive; Voldemort's influence spreading; sense of urgency.

#2

Theme Stated

14 min

Dumbledore teaches importance of trust and understanding enemy; Theme: knowledge, strategy, and courage.

#3

Set-Up

28 min

Harry learns about Horcruxes; studies magical objects; school life continues with new challenges.

#4

Catalyst

42 min

Attack on Hogwarts, Draco's schemes; Voldemort's plan moves forward; stakes higher.

#5

Debate

55 min

Should Harry confront Draco directly? Protect others? Moral dilemma intensifies.

#6

Break Into Two

68 min

Investigating Horcruxes; following clues; teamwork with Dumbledore; magical adventures and discoveries.

#7

B Story

78 min

Romantic tension and friendship dynamics with Ginny, Ron, Hermione; emotional growth and stakes.

#8

Fun and Games

90 min

Potion experiments, spellwork, uncovering secrets; Hogwarts life adventures; magical puzzles.

#9

Midpoint

105 min

Discovering half-blood prince's notes; Voldemort's past revealed; stakes increase.

#10

Bad Guys Close In

120 min

Death Eaters infiltrate Hogwarts; Draco's plan escalates; danger to allies.

#11

All Is Lost

135 min

Dumbledore killed by Snape; Harry emotionally devastated; sense of loss and responsibility immense.

#12

Dark Night of the Soul

145 min

Harry processes grief, rage, and urgency to fight Voldemort; growth in leadership and resolve.

#13

Break Into Three

148 min

Harry resolves to hunt Horcruxes; ready for ultimate battle; determination solidifies.

#14

Finale

151 min

Sets plan into motion for Voldemort's defeat; loyal friends beside him; strategic action begun.

#15

Final Image

153 min

Harry leaves Hogwarts stronger, ready for the war ahead; growth, courage, and resolve evident.