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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)

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Plot Summary

In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the fourth installment of the globally celebrated Harry Potter series, the wizarding world expands into darker and more perilous territory. When the Goblet of Fire unexpectedly selects Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) as a champion in the prestigious Triwizard Tournament, the young wizard finds himself thrust into a competition he never entered. Traditionally restricted to three magical schools, the tournament demands extraordinary courage and skill from its participants—qualities Harry must summon despite being underage and unprepared.

Guided by his loyal friends Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson), and under the watchful eye of Albus Dumbledore (Michael Gambon), Harry faces a series of deadly challenges. From confronting a ferocious dragon to navigating the depths of the Black Lake inhabited by ruthless merpeople, each task tests not only his magical ability but his resilience and integrity.

As the tournament progresses, an even darker force begins to stir. Within the twisting hedges of a treacherous magical maze, Harry comes face to face with the ominous return of Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes), marking a pivotal turning point in the saga. What begins as a competition for honor transforms into a chilling confrontation with destiny, loss, and the resurgence of evil.

Directed by Mike Newell, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire deepens the emotional complexity of the series, blending spectacle with psychological intensity as childhood innocence gives way to the looming shadows of war.

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