The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005): Cast & Ratings
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a 2005 adventure fantasy film directed by Andrew Adamson, starring Tilda Swinton, William Moseley and Anna Popplewell. It is based on The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis. It runs 2 hours 23 minutes and earned $745 million worldwide on a $180 million budget. It won 1 Oscar, including Makeup, and 3 awards in all. Critics gave it 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.3/10.
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- Runtime
- 2h 23m (143 min)
- Director
- Andrew Adamson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- Budget
- $180M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe About?
The premise of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe without spoilers, adapted from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a wartime evacuation, four siblings—Lucy, Edmund, Susan, and Peter—discover a magical wardrobe that leads to the enchanting realm of Narnia. There, they find a land under the icy grip of the White Witch, who has plunged Narnia into eternal winter. Guided by the majestic lion Aslan, the Pevensie children must find the courage to confront the Witch, break her spell, and restore balance to the frozen world. They join forces to defeat evil and bring warmth back to Narnia.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Cast
Tilda Swinton leads the cast, with William Moseley and Anna Popplewell. Directed by Andrew Adamson; 5 actors are credited in all.
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Director Andrew Adamson
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.3/10.
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IMDb 8.3 /10
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 7.5
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Plot Summary
What happens in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the haunting wail of air raid sirens faded away, four siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy—were whisked away from the grim realities of war-torn London to Professor Kirke’s serene country home, heralding a new chapter in their lives that promised adventure and wonder. Their arrival at this tranquil retreat set them on a path filled with discovery and transformation.
Lucy’s insatiable curiosity soon led her to uncover a mysterious wardrobe during a game of hide-and-seek. As she ventured inside, the door creaked shut behind her, transporting her into a magical land enveloped in perpetual winter. Here, she encountered Mr. Tumnus, a kind faun who informed her that what she had entered was Narnia—a realm trapped in a cruel winter, devoid of joy and the warmth of Christmas.
Full summary
The whole story of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, scene by scene
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Box Office & Budget
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe grossed $745 million worldwide on a $180 million budget, 4.1 times what it cost. $291.7 million came from the US and Canada and $453.3 million (61%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$745M
4.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $291.7M
- International
- $453.3M
- Budget
- $180M
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Awards & Nominations
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe won 1 Oscar, including Makeup, and 3 awards in all.
3 wins13 nominations5 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2006 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Makeup and Hair
- Nominated Best Costume Design
- Nominated Best Special Visual Effects
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Oscars 2006 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Makeup
- Nominated Sound Mixing
- Nominated Visual Effects
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Critics' Choice 2006 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Family Film
- Nominated Best Young Actress – Georgie Henley
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Saturn Awards 2006 3 nominations- Nominated Best Actress – Tilda Swinton
- Nominated Best Visual Effects
- Nominated Best Young Actor/Actress
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Golden Globes 2006 2 nominations- Nominated Best Original Score – Motion Picture
- Nominated Best Original Song – Motion Picture – Alanis Morissette
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) Trailer
- Featurette The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Winning Makeup | 78th Oscars (2006)
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Who is the first Pevensie sibling to enter Narnia?
Cars in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
1 car on screen: the 1926 Austin Seven Tourer.
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1926 Austin Seven Tourer Background role
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Also Known As
83 alternative titles, including “Berättelsen om Narnia: Häxan och Lejonet” and “Las Crónicas de Narnia: El León, la Bruja y el Ropero”.
- Also known as
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- Berättelsen om Narnia: Häxan och Lejonet
- Las Crónicas de Narnia: El León, la Bruja y el Ropero
- Хроники Нарнии 1
- Die Chroniken von Narnia - Der König von Narnia
- De Kronieken van Narnia: De Leeuw, de Heks en de Kleerkast
- Opowieści z Narnii: Lew
- Czarownica i Stara Szafa
- Le Monde de Narnia : Le Lion, la Sorcière Blanche et L'armoire Magique
- Letopisy Narnie 1: Lev
- Čarodějnice a Skříň
- ナルニア国物語 第1章: ライオンと魔女
- Biên Niên Sử Narnia: Sư Tử
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- Phù Thủy và Cái Tủ Áo
- Le Cronache di Narnia: Il Leone, la Strega e L'armadio
- Narniya Xronikaları: Şir
- Cadugər və Paltar Şkafı
- Les Cròniques de Nàrnia: El lleó, la Bruixa i L'armari
- Narnia: Løven
- Heksen og Garderobeskabet
- Die Chroniken von Narnia: Der König von Narnia
- Narnia Lood: Lõvi
- Nõid ja Riidekapp
- Nārnijas Hronika: Lauva
- Ragana un Drēbju Skapis
- Narnijos Kronikos: Liūtas
- Burtininkė ir Drabužių Spinta
- Narnia Krónikái: Az Oroszlán, a Boszorkány és a Ruhásszekrény
- Legenden om Narnia – Løven
- Heksa og Klesskapet
- Narniya Yilnomalari: Arslon
- Jodugar va Javon
- Cronicile din Narnia - Leul
- Vrăjitoarea și Dulapul
- Narnian Tarinat: Velho ja Leijona
- Narnia Günlükleri: Aslan
- Cadı ve Dolap
- To Χρονικό της Νάρνια: Το Λιοντάρι, η Μάγισσα και η Ντουλάπα Γλώσσα
- Хрониките на Нарния: Лъвът
- Вещицата и дрешникът
- Хрониките на Нарнија: Лавот, вештерката и ормарот
- Летописи Нарније: Лав, вештица и орман
- Хроніки Нарнії: Лев, чаклунка та шафа
- Նարնիայի ժամանակագրություններ։ Առյուծը, կախարդը և զգեստապահարանը
- סיפורי נרניה: האריה
- המכשפה וארון הבגדים
- سجلات نارنيا: الأسد، الساحرة وخزانة الملابس
- نارنیا گونلوکلری: آسلان، جادی و دولاپ
- سرگذشت نارنیا: شیر، کمد و جادوگر
- مصرى سجلات نارنيا: الاسد و الساحره و خزانه الملابس
- مێژووی نارنیا: شێرەکە، جادووگەرەکە و دۆڵابی جلەکە
- क्रॉनिकल्स ऑफ़ नार्निया: द लायन
- द विच एंड द वॉर्डरोब
- อภินิหารตำนานแห่งนาร์เนีย ตอน ราชสีห์ แม่มด กับตู้พิศวง
- 納尼亞傳奇：獅子·女巫·魔衣櫥
- 魔幻王國：獅子·女巫·魔衣櫥
- 나니아 연대기: 사자
- 마녀
- 그리고 옷장
- Лев
- Колдунья и Волшебный Шкаф
- 纳尼亚传奇1：狮子、女巫和魔衣橱
- Le cronache di Narnia - Il leone, la strega e l'armadio
- Хроники Нарнии: Лев
- Las crónicas de Narnia: El león, la bruja y el armario
- 纳尼亚传奇：狮子、女巫和魔衣橱
- Narnia - Løven, heksen og garderobeskabet
- Berättelsen om Narnia - Häxan och lejonet
- As Crónicas de Nárnia: O Leão, a Feiticeira e o Guarda-Roupa
- Narnia: Lev, šatník a čarodejnica
- Legenden om Narnia - Løven
- Letopisy Narnie: Lev, čarodějnice a skříň
- Το Χρονικό της Νάρνια: Το Λιοντάρι, η Μάγισσα και η Ντουλάπα
- 마녀 그리고 옷장
- ナルニア国物語／第1章：ライオンと魔女
- Cronicile din Narnia: Leul, vrăjitoarea și dulapul
- As Crônicas de Nárnia: O Leão, a Feiticeira e o Guarda-Roupa
- Les Chroniques de Narnia : L'armoire magique
- 納尼亞傳奇：獅子、女巫、魔衣櫥
- Narnijos kronikos: Liūtas, burtininkė ir drabužių spinta
- Хронікі Нарніі: Леў, вядзьмарка і гардэроб
- Zgodbe iz Narnije: Lev, čarovnica in omara, ნარნიის ქრონიკები: ლომი, ალქაჯი და კარადა
- Kronike iz Narnije: Lav, vještica i ormar
- Les cròniques de Nàrnia: El lleó, la bruixa i l’armari
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).
When was The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe released?
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was released on December 9, 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 was directed by Andrew Adamson.
More films by Andrew Adamson Who is in the cast of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe stars Tilda Swinton, William Moseley and Anna Popplewell, among 5 credited actors.
How much did The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe make at the box office?
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe grossed $745 million worldwide ($291.7 million domestic, $453.3 million international) on a budget of $180 million.
How is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe rated?
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has 8.3/10 on IMDb and 75 on Metacritic.
Is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe based on a book?
Yes. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is adapted from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis.
What awards did The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe win?
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe won 3 awards from 13 nominations, including Best Makeup and Hair at the BAFTA 2006.
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