when was the first harry potter film made

The first Harry Potter film, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (also known as "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" in some countries), was made in 2001. Production began in 2000, and the film was previewed in cinemas in the United Kingdom from November 10, 2001, with a wider release on November 16, 2001. It was directed by Chris Columbus and starred Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter.