THE eagerly-awaited Harry Potter and the Philosophers's Stone (PG) opens in Malvern today (Friday).

It stars Daniel Radcliffe as the young would-be wizard who finds himself accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft, opening the gates to the adventure of a lifetime.

The all-star cast includes Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, Richard Harris and Alan Rickman in one of the most-acclaimed films of the year.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is on daily at 2pm (except Christmas Day) and 6.30pm (except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day) at Malvern Cinema.