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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) -- 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.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) -- 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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User Rating:
7.0/10   94,512 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Ann Peacock (screenplay) and
Andrew Adamson (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
9 December 2005 (USA) more
Tagline:
Some journeys take us far from home. Some adventures lead us to our destiny. more
Plot:
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. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 12 wins & 36 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(70 articles)
Studio Takes On Next Narnia Movie
 (From WENN. 29 January 2009, 4:10 AM, PST)

Narnia To Take Off With Fox
 (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 29 January 2009, 1:36 AM, PST)

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Centaurs, Fauns, and Gryphons all come to life in this great body of work. more (1432 total)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Chronicles of Narnia (International: English title) (short title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for battle sequences and frightening moments.
Runtime:
143 min | 150 min (extended version)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
USA:PG | UK:PG | Ireland:PG | Canada:G (Quebec) | Australia:PG | Singapore:PG | Finland:K-11 | Norway:11 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Germany:6 (cut) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Zurich) | Germany:12 | Mexico:A | Brazil:10 | Czech Republic:U | Philippines:PG-13 | Argentina:Atp | Peru:PT | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Hong Kong:I | Portugal:M/6 | India:U | USA:PG (certificate #41436) | Netherlands:12 | Iceland:L | Iceland:LH (video rating) | Sweden:11 | South Korea:All | USA:Unrated (special edition) | New Zealand:PG | Netherlands:6 (cut version) | Malaysia:U

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Trivia:
Georgie Henley's reaction to Mr. Tumnus at the lamppost is genuine. She had not seen her cast mate James McAvoy in his costume before the scene was filmed, so her screams and reaction were real. Georgie's first reaction to the snowy world of Narnia is also genuine - she was carried into the set blindfolded to make her first entrance, and her wide-eyed, delighted reactions to it all are entirely her own. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Peter's label changes position during the back and forth while talking with Mrs. Macready. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Mrs. Pevensie: Edmund! Get away from there! Peter!
[to Edmund]
Mrs. Pevensie: What do you think you're doing? Peter! Quickly, the shelter! Now!
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Movie Connections:
References Hotaru no haka (1988) more
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What is written on Peter's sword?
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141 out of 250 people found the following comment useful.
Centaurs, Fauns, and Gryphons all come to life in this great body of work., 6 December 2005
10/10
Author: Movieguy_blogs_com from United States

C.S. Lewis' classic is reborn in 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe', when four children from war-torn England find themselves transported to a land of myth and fantasy. It has been foretold that they will bring peace to Narnia. But can they survive the evil treachery of the mysterious White Witch who claims to be Queen?

In this rendition, C.S. Lewis' imagination is brought to life with amazing special effects. Centaurs, Fauns, and Gryphons all come to life in this great body of work. The whole family will enjoy this film. Liam Neeson is wonderful as Aslan the Lion.

I can not say that was all that impressed with Tilda Swinton as the White Witch. She looked the part, but did not seem as treacherous as I had hoped.

Overall this is a really good film. If you are familiar with the story, then there are no real surprises, but makes up for it with incredible CGI animation.

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