"Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" is a 2004 fantasy film directed by Alfonso Cuarón. It is the third installment in the film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series. The film follows "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" and "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets."
In "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," Harry Potter (played by Daniel Radcliffe) returns to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his third year. As the wizarding world is abuzz with news of the dangerous prisoner Sirius Black (played by Gary Oldman) escaping from Azkaban, Harry learns more about his own past and the connection between his family and Sirius Black. The film introduces new elements, such as the Marauder's Map and the character Remus Lupin (played by David Thewlis).
Directed by Alfonso Cuarón, "Prisoner of Azkaban" is noted for its darker and more mature tone compared to the previous films. The director brought his unique visual style to the film, and it received praise for its artistic and atmospheric qualities. The performances of the cast, including Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and others, were also well-received.
As with the entire "Harry Potter" film series, "Prisoner of Azkaban" is widely regarded as a successful adaptation that captures the spirit of J.K. Rowling's books while bringing its own cinematic flair to the narrative.