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68% Critic Match
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
6.8 / 10• 1979• 1h 35m•NR• English
AnimationFamilyTV MovieFantasyAdventure
Storyline
This Emmy Award winner for Best Animated Special is based on the first book of C.S. Lewis' acclaimed series, "The Chronicles of Narnia." Four children pass through a mystic portal in a wardrobe and discover the magical kingdom of Narnia, a land of talking animals and mythical creatures. There, an evil witch's spell has cast the land into eternal winter. Fearing that an ancient prophecy is coming to fruition, and that the children are Narnia's rightful rulers, the White Witch tricks their youngest brother into betraying his family, enacting an ancient magic that she can use to halt the fulfillment of the prophecy. Now, only Aslan, noble lion and High King above all kings in Narnia, can help them defeat the witch, restore springtime to Narnia, and claim their rightful places on the throne.
Cast & Crew
RW
Rachel Warren
Lucy (voice)
LeadSS
Susan Sokol
Susan (voice)
RW
Reg Williams
Peter (voice)
SA
Simon Adams
Edmund (voice)
Victor Spinetti
Mr. Tumnus (voice)
DV
Dick Vosburgh
Professor (voice)
DP
Don Parker
Mr. Beaver (voice)
LP
Liz Proud
Mrs. Beaver (voice)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Bill Melendez's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
