The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (1979)

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C. S. Lewis' beloved children's story The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was brought to the small screen in this animated adaptation. Four children are transported to the mythical land of Narnia by way of a magic wardrobe (or clothes closet, if you prefer). Here they confront a wicked… More

Unrated,
Directed By
Genres
Animation, Kids & Family
In Theaters
Apr 1, 1979 Wide
On DVD
Nov 2, 2004

Critic Reviews

  • Charles Cassady, Common Sense Media

    Early animated version of the classic.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • EightThirty .


    31/08/2010 (DVD) It's pretty old and the animation might of been a hit back when it was released but watching it now... it's actually a bit of a laugh. The story however is maintained and it's pretty much nearly the same as all the versions out there, only this one… More

  • Thomas B


    Even though this film holds a sort of special place in my heart from my childhood, that doesn't make it good. It's pretty darn close to the book which is the one thing it can boast to the new and improved edition, but this doesn't really help. Seeing as it's a kids… More

  • Lafe F


    A great animated version of the Narnia tale, which sparked my imagination.

  • John B


    Seen many years later in adulthood, the cartooning seems limited but the story still has its charms especially when Aslan poops flowers on resurrection.

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