The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
English fantasy film directed by Andrew Adamson
Rated PG in the US
Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.
- Runtime
- 2h 23m 143 min
- Released
- 9 December 2005
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes (143 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 9 December 2005. It is directed by Andrew Adamson and stars William Moseley, Anna Popplewell and Skandar Keynes.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Andrew Adamson
- Cast
- William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Skandar Keynes, Georgie Henley, Liam Neeson, Tilda Swinton, James McAvoy, Jim Broadbent, Ray Winstone, Dawn French, Elizabeth Hawthorne, James Cosmo
- Cinematography
- Donald McAlpine
- Editing
- Sim Evan-Jones, Jim May
- Written by
- Ann Peacock, Andrew Adamson, Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely
- Produced by
- Mark Johnson
- Production
- Walden Media, Walt Disney Pictures, Mark Johnson
- Distribution
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $180 million
- Box office
- $745.01 million
- Awards
- Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling; TV Krant Filmposter Award; Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Family Film
- Based on
- The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
- Set in
- London
- Filmed in
- New Zealand, Czech Republic, Adršpach-Teplice Rocks, Prague
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 9 December 2005
- First shown
- 8 December 2005 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes, or 143 min.
When did The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe release?
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe released on 9 December 2005.
Who directed The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is directed by Andrew Adamson.
Who is in the cast of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
The cast of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe includes William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Skandar Keynes, Georgie Henley, Liam Neeson and Tilda Swinton.
How much did The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe earn at the box office?
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe grossed $745.01 million on a budget of $180 million.
What is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe rated in the US?
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe based on a true story or a book?
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is based on The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
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