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

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)★ 7.2/10

PG · US · 143 min · December 7, 2005

  • Adventure
  • Family
  • Fantasy

Directed by: Andrew Adamson

Written by: Ann Peacock, Andrew Adamson, Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely, C.S. Lewis

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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CChristi_EvansApril 7, 2024
Despite its seemingly juvenile plot, dated special effects, and superficial performances, the film's core message of faith and perseverance renders it a delightful fairy tale for adults, making it worth a watch.
MMatthew_WilsonApril 7, 2024
"The Chronicles of Narnia" surpasses my expectations as a richly layered fantasy film. While some see it as mere children's fare, a deeper understanding of the author's background, stance, and era reveals fascinating metaphors in the film, making its complex narrative captivating.
PPlantão CinéfiloNovember 30, 2021

Can I move there?

Ugh, this film is and will always be just magic to me. Such a good adaptation, and watching it later on, as an adult, nostalgia aside, I can still appreciate it on a cinematographic level. The CGI is just incredible and fits seamlessly with the environment and just the aura of Narnia that was invented from nothing is to me as worthy as, say, Cameron's Avatar. it's as much as a world created, and the suspension of disbelief is just completely, entirely there, the whole time. The best of all the Narnia movies, even the kids were incredibly cast and delivered incredible performances, standing their ground even opposite the legendary Tilda Swinton.
CCom9AriMarch 24, 2021

The arrival of a new world

Enjoy the wisdom and fury of Aslan the lion in one of the most important stories in children’s fantasy literature. A great story about responsibility.
OOur Editor's ChoiceMarch 24, 2021

Mythology and epic battles

With a wonderful imagination, C. S. Lewis created a magical universe deeply inspired in the religion and mythology of the Europe of yore. His close friend J. R. R. Tolkien has nothing on him after all.
DdialaarelMarch 24, 2021

Magic and epicness

A group of siblings destined to reign a fantasy world embark on the most difficult adventure: get along and trust one another. A great story about family and honor.
WWLYMarch 24, 2021

A great battle scene

Renowned more for its production design than for other technical aspects, the powerful clash of armies scene in the third act is comparable to the most intense heavy metal pogoes.
DDENNIS ALEJANDRA RAMIREZ VAZQUEZJuly 26, 2026
muy buena
UUser-1503688447June 26, 2026
Excelente servicio.
LLulita kappesNovember 24, 2025
Exelente artículo un legado que queda en la historia Pero ya no es como antes sígueme y te sigo najajama
OOrian CamposJuly 3, 2025
Amo las películas de Narnia, son muy fantásticas. Y todas tienen mensajes extraordinarios
LLizrivera95July 2, 2025
Buena película basada en ciertos hechos reales como lo es la guerra que desafortunadamente afecta a mucha gente y para mantener a los niños a salvo los deben envían a otro lugar sin saber todo lo fantástico que les sucede.
La bruja no es como la veríamos en los cuentos de hadas ella utiliza formas más crueles para obtener lo que quiere.

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