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6.6 / 10(11 votes)IMDbPG19902h 48mUnited Kingdom

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair

Synopsis

Eustace is sent to a horrible school and finds a friend in Jill Pole, who's also running from bullies and looking for a place to hide. The two of them are magically transported from the garden shed into the magical world of Narnia, where they are entrusted with a task by Aslan: to rescue the king's stolen son, Prince Rilian. Together with Puddleglum the Marshwiggle, they must travel north across the mountains, dodge giants, and journey down into the earth itself to rescue Rilian from the mysterious evil that holds him bound there.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Alex Kirby
Screenplay & Story
C. S. Lewis
Original Score
Geoffrey Burgon
Original Title
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 48m
Production Studios
BBC, Morningstar Entertainment, WonderWorks

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Alex Kirby

Screenplay & Story

C. S. Lewis

Original Score & Music

Geoffrey Burgon

Film Editing

Malcolm Banthorpe

Producers

Colin Schindler, Paul Stone

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:C. S. Lewis

Department Leadership Roster

Alex Kirby

Director

Malcolm Banthorpe

Editor

Nick Jowitt

Stunt Coordinator

Geoffrey Burgon

Geoffrey Burgon

Original Music Composer

Paul Stone

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair about?

Eustace is sent to a horrible school and finds a friend in Jill Pole, who's also running from bullies and looking for a place to hide. The two of them are magically transported from the garden shed into the magical world of Narnia, where they are entrusted with a task by Aslan: to rescue the king's stolen son, Prince Rilian. Together with Puddleglum the Marshwiggle, they must travel north across the mountains, dodge giants, and journey down into the earth itself to rescue Rilian from the mysterious evil that holds him bound there.

Who directed The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair?

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair was directed by Alex Kirby.

Who stars in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair?

The principal cast of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair includes David Thwaites, Camilla Power, Richard Henders, Tom Baker, Barbara Kellerman.

When was The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair released and how long is it?

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 2h 48m.

Who composed the musical score for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair was composed by Geoffrey Burgon.

Is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair based on a book or true story?

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "C. S. Lewis".

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair?

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).