Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows â€" Part 2 is a 2011 fantasy film directed by David Yates and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. It is the second of two cinematic parts based on the novel of the same name by J. K. Rowling. Harry, Ron and Hermione face a race against time to destroy the remaining horcruxes. Meanwhile, the students and teachers unite to defend Hogwarts against Lord Voldemort and his minions.