Where to watch Harry Potter from anywhere: All eight movies covered

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It's hard to believe that the last Harry Potter movie hit theaters over a decade ago. Fortunately, the beloved wizarding series is available to stream for free from home with the proper setup. If you want to relive the magic, we'll show you all of your streaming options for the franchise, including where to watch Harry Potter from anywhere.

Based on the books by J.K. Rowling, the Harry Potter film franchise follows Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they attend the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and attempt to evade the ever-growing evil of Voldemort. Although there are seven books, the series is broken up into eight films. Each film has a hefty runtime (every movie is at least two-and-a-half hours long), so it will take you almost 20 hours to watch everything. 

There's a pretty good chance you've already seen the Harry Potter movies, but it's never a bad time for a rewatch. We'll show you how to get a jumpstart on your Harry Potter marathon below, including how to access them via VPN. 

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How to watch Harry Potter in the US

All eight Harry Potter movies are available to stream on Peacock and Max. Peacock subscriptions start at $5.99 per month for the ad-supported plan. For $11.99 per month, you can upgrade to an ad-free subscription tier. Ad-supported Max subscriptions start at $9.99 a month, but you can upgrade to ad-free for $15.99 monthly. 

How to watch Harry Potter in the UK

In the UK, all Harry Potter movies are available to stream on Netflix, which you can access from outside the UK via a VPN (see below) if you already have a Netflix account. This is the best option for those hoping to stream the movies in the UK, since they were recently removed from ITVX.

How to watch Harry Potter from anywhere

If you're currently outside the UK and want to watch Harry Potter on Neflix, you might want to try a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs change your electronic device's location so you can access websites that might not otherwise be accessible in your region. They're also excellent ways to boost your online privacy.

We recommend ExpressVPN, a tried-and-true option that comes with a convenient 30-day money-back guarantee. Check out our ExpressVPN review for more information, and keep reading to learn how to use it for the Netflix option.

How to watch Harry Potter with a VPN

• Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
• Install it on the device you're planning to watch on.
• Turn it on and set it to a UK location.
• Sign into a Netflix account.
• Enjoy Harry Potter.

How to watch Fantastic Beasts

If you can't get enough of Harry Potter, you can always turn to the franchise's spinoff prequels: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, and Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. In the UK, you can also watch them on Netflix, but in the US they're only on Max, not Peacock. 

Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.