The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe poster
PGPICK SELECTION05
✳ BIG ADVENTURES · BIG FEELINGS · LITTLE DREAMERS
PG2005·2h 20m·Action-Adventure / Family

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

Four children open a door to courage.

Evacuated from wartime London, four siblings discover a magical land through a wardrobe. Narnia's endless winter draws them into a struggle against the White Witch, testing loyalty to one another and trust in the lion Aslan.

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Why it’s a little special

The siblings' different responses make the fantasy adventure easy to enter. Elaborate creatures and a clear moral conflict support conversations about betrayal, forgiveness and courage.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

PG
Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Wartime bombing, frightening creatures and substantial battle violence. A heroic animal is bound and killed before returning; separation, betrayal and threats to children can be upsetting.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by
Andrew Adamson
Starring
Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Tilda Swinton, Liam Neeson, James McAvoy, Jim Broadbent, James Cosmo, Cassie Cook, Judy McIntosh, Kiran Shah, Patrick Kake, Ray Winstone, Brandon Cook, Shane Rangi, Rupert Everett, Dawn French, Elizabeth Hawthorne
Written by
Ann Peacock, Stephen McFeely, Christopher Markus, C.S. Lewis
Release date
December 9, 2005
Runtime
140 minutes
Genre
Action-Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Studio
Walt Disney Pictures
Language
English
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Film facts: Disney Movies ↗. Checked 2026-10-16. Parent notes and recommendations by PG Pick. Artwork belongs to its respective studio.