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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
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Directed by Andrew Adamson. With William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Skandar Keynes.
7.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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7.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTFour 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.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
MoviHero lists December 7, 2005 as the release date for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Andrew Adamson is the listed director. The listed cast includes William Moseley as Peter Pevensie, Anna Popplewell as Susan Pevensie, Skandar Keynes as Edmund Pevensie, Georgie Henley as Lucy Pevensie. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 7, 2005
GenresAdventure · Family · Fantasy
Runtime2h 23m
DirectorAndrew Adamson
CastWilliam Moseley as Peter Pevensie, Anna Popplewell as Susan Pevensie, Skandar Keynes as Edmund Pevensie, Georgie Henley as Lucy Pevensie
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe runs 2h 23m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.1/10 from 11,907 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
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Viewer reaction
“Long bloody title, but a great film no doubt.”
Viewer reaction
“CS Lewis certainly had one heck of an imagination and it is rarely better exemplified than in this lovely fantasy adventure.”
Viewer reaction
“In my last review (which you can find on my Letterboxd), I said The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe was a "nearly perfect film."…”
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“Rewatching The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe reminded me why it’s such a timeless movie.”
Viewer reaction
“The feeling of discovering a secret universe where winter seems eternal awakens that sense of pure wonder we usually lose in the daily grind.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherLucy PevensieLucy Pevensie appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2005-2008, portrayed by Georgie Henley. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherEdmund PevensieEdmund Pevensie appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2005-2008, portrayed by Skandar Keynes. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherPeter PevensiePeter Pevensie appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2005-2008, portrayed by William Moseley. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherSusan PevensieSusan Pevensie appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2005-2008, portrayed by Anna Popplewell. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceAslanAslan appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2005-2008, portrayed by Liam Neeson. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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