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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

1979·Movie
1h 35min
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–69%
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–69%

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Fantasy, faith and meaning, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Four children pass through a mystic portal in a wardrobe and discover the magical kingdom of Narnia, a land of talking animals and mythical creatures. There, an evil witch's spell has cast the land into eternal winter. Fearing that an ancient prophecy is coming to fruition, and that the children are Narnia's rightful rulers, the White Witch tricks their youngest brother into betraying his family, enacting an ancient magic that she can use to halt the fulfillment of the prophecy. Now, only Aslan, noble lion and High King above all kings in Narnia, can help them defeat the witch, restore springtime to Narnia, and claim their rightful places on the throne.
Animated FantasyC.S. Lewis AdaptationMagical KingdomEternal WinterBattle of Good vs EvilTalking AnimalsHeroic JourneyFamily Adventure

Crew

Directed by:
Bill Melendez, Jim Duffy, Chris Randall
Written by:
Bill Melendez, C. S. Lewis, David D. Connell
Produced by:
John Coates, David D. Connell, Steven Cuitlahuac Melendez
Composed by:
Michael J. Lewis, Michael J. Lewis, Michael J. Lewis

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?

1 h 35 min

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe runs 1 h 35 min.

Is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in?

EnglishFinnish

It was made in English, with some Finnish. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

What tropes does The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe use?

Action PrologueDeadpan SnarkerCanon ForeignerThe MoleDream Within a DreamMeaningful EchoHarping on About HarpiesSword FightAlways Chaotic EvilIronic EchoSelf-Destructive ChargeDid You Actually Believe...?and 105 more

TV Tropes lists 117 storytelling tropes for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, including Action Prologue, Deadpan Snarker, Canon Foreigner.