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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.
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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7.0/10   95,016 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
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(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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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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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:
Professor Kirke presents three choices to the other Pevensie children of what to think about Lucy's claim about Narnia: that she is lying, that she is mad, or that she is telling the truth. C.S. Lewis was a vocal advocate of Christianity, and in his book "Mere Christianity" presented three similar choices about Jesus' claim to be the Son of God: Liar, Lunatic, or Lord. This is known as his "Trilemma" argument, and is still often used by Christians today. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Edmund follows Lucy into the wardrobe, Lucy closes the door to the wardrobe, then as Edmund walks into the room the door is shown slightly open, then it is closed again when he goes to open it. 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:
Featured in "Troldspejlet: (#35.14)" (2006) more
Soundtrack:
Oh Johnny Oh, Johnny Oh! more

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215 out of 365 people found the following comment useful.
beautiful, 5 December 2005
10/10
Author: (becksy_8) from United States

The visuals for this film are absolutely stunning. Just breathtaking. The acting is done well, the voice-overs included. the CG animation on the creatures are marvelous.

I read this series over and over as a child and just re-read them recently in anticipation of the movie. Although as a purist-at-heart I was slightly disappointed to see even a second of the precious work edited, overall I am amazed at how well they adapted the tale to fit into a neat little 2 hour time frame. I feel that nothing important was omitted and the parts that were adjusted in the script were done so well that it still could have passed for C.S. Lewis' own hand.

I was lucky enough to preview this film (and to see it free, to boot), but I am certain that I will be trekking to the theatre to see it a few more times on the big screen. BRAVO!

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