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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005): Film vs Book
Film · 2005 · Directed by Mike Newell · Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson
About the film
A dangerous magical tournament brings new rivals and a darker mood to the school.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe very long novel is heavily trimmed, so some characters and subplots vanish. The central events remain.
Read or watch first?
Read it for the school life and the many threads the film had to cut.
What the book gives you
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J. K. Rowling
A thrilling contest, shifting loyalties and a turn toward real danger. It brings the full rush of a story getting bigger, braver and more emotional.
Who will like it: Anyone who loves a big tournament, high stakes and a story that grows up with its heroes.