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

Name: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Released: 2005-12-07
Duration: 171 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Georgie Henley, Dawn French, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell

Directed by Andrew Adamson · starring Georgie Henley, Dawn French and Skandar Keynes

2 h 51 min
PG
Adventure · Family · Fantasy
USA
Released in the UK 7 December 2005

7.8 Users51 votes

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Synopsis

Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter, four siblings who step through a magical wardrobe and find the land of Narnia. There, they discover a charming, once-peaceful kingdom that has been plunged into eternal winter by the evil White Witch, Jadis. Aided by the magnificent lion Aslan, the children lead Narnia into a tremendous, climactic battle to be free of the Witch's glacial powers forever!

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Runtime: 171 min2 hours and 51 minutes
Budget: $180mWalt Disney Pictures
Rating: PGParental guidance

How long is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?: 2 hours and 51 minutes (171 minutes).
When was The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 7 December 2005.
Who directed The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?: Andrew Adamson.
Who is in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?: It stars Georgie Henley, Dawn French, Skandar Keynes and William Moseley.
Where can I watch The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?: In the UK it is available with a subscription on Disney+ and to rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
Is it part of a series?: Yes: it is film 1 of 4 in The Chronicles of Narnia.