The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Rachel Warren
Lucy (voice)
Susan Sokol
Susan (voice)
Reg Williams
Peter (voice)
Simon Adams
Edmund (voice)
Victor Spinetti
Mr. Tumnus (voice)
Dick Vosburgh
Professor (voice)
Don Parker
Mr. Beaver (voice)
Liz Proud
Mrs. Beaver (voice)
Stephen Thorne
Aslan (voice)
Beth Porter
Witch (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Melendez
- Screenplay & Story
- C. S. Lewis, David D. Connell, Bill Melendez
- Original Score
- Michael J. Lewis
- Original Title
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Children's Television Workshop, Bill Melendez Productions, TVC London, Pegbar Productions, Episcopal Radio-TV Foundation, Distinguished Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Melendez
C. S. Lewis, David D. Connell, Bill Melendez
Michael J. Lewis
Michael Crane, Mick Manning, Jose Palleja
Steven Cuitlahuac Melendez, David D. Connell
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Cuitlahuac Melendez
Producer
Bill Melendez
Director
Michael J. Lewis
Original Music Composer
Alan Shean
Production Design
Michael Crane
Editor
Mick Manning
Editor
Jose Palleja
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe about?
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.
Who directed The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was directed by Bill Melendez.
Who stars in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
The principal cast of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe includes Rachel Warren, Susan Sokol, Reg Williams, Simon Adams, Victor Spinetti.
When was The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe released and how long is it?
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was composed by Michael J. Lewis.
Is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe based on a book or true story?
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "C. S. Lewis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).