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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

2005Movie2 h 23 minPG

Family
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.7/5Metacritic757.5Rotten Tomatoes76%61%
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.7/5Metacritic757.5Rotten Tomatoes76%61%

Summary

Four kids travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia and learn of their destiny to free it with the guidance of a mystical lion.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for laughs.

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Cast

24 of 37

Crew

Directed by
Andrew Adamson
Written by
Andrew Adamson, Stephen McFeely, Ann Peacock
Produced by
Mark Johnson, David Minkowski, Philip Steuer
Music by
Harry Gregson-Williams

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Facts

December 7, 2005 · 2 h 23 min · PG

Released
December 7, 2005
Runtime
2 h 23 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$180 million
Box office
$745 million
Available in
76 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

This Is Reality, Dramatic Curtain Toss, Unpleasant Animal Counterpart +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?"

Questions about The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?

Disney+

In the United States, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 62 other countries.

Is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 75).

Is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Was The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe a box office hit?

Budget$180 million
Box office$745 million

Yes: it cost about $180 million to make and earned $745 million worldwide, 4.1 times its budget.

What tropes does The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe use?

This Is RealityDramatic Curtain TossUnpleasant Animal CounterpartFollow the White RabbitChariot Pulled by CatsFairy SexySapient SteedBait-and-Switch CreditsAdaptational BadassAdaptational JerkassBattle BallgownMistaken for Graniteand 104 more

TV Tropes lists 116 tropes for it, including This Is Reality, Dramatic Curtain Toss, and Unpleasant Animal Counterpart.