2001 in film

The year 2001 in film involved some significant events, including the first of the Harry Potter series and also the first of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Significant non-English language films released included Monsoon Wedding and Amélie.

Highest-grossing films

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has grossed $974.7 million; it was the highest-grossing film in the Harry Potter film franchise until Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 surpassed it in 2011.

Events

Award ceremonies

Awards

2001 Wide-release films

January–March

April–June

July–September

October–December

Notable films released in 2001

USA unless stated

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