The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. This adaptation of the beloved C.S. Lewis novel earns its PG rating with significant fantasy violence and several emotionally intense, potentially frightening scenes. The primary content concerns are the film's…

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

This adaptation of the beloved C.S. Lewis novel earns its PG rating with significant fantasy violence and several emotionally intense, potentially frightening scenes. The primary content concerns are the film's climactic battle, which features widespread combat between mythical creatures with swords and other weapons…

None. This film is entirely free of sexual content, nudity, and innuendo.

Moderate. The film's violence is fantastical and largely bloodless, but it is frequent in the final act. The opening scene depicts the WWII bombing of London. Later, wolves chase the children, a child (Peter) kills a wolf with a sword, and characters fight…

None. There is no profanity in this film.

This category is nearly absent. In one scene, Professor Kirke is briefly shown smoking a pipe in his study.

The film contains significant thematic content that can be intense for children. Sibling betrayal is a core plot point, with Edmund siding with the evil White Witch against his brother and sisters. The concept of sacrifice is central, depicted in a powerful…

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe runs 143 minutes, directed by Andrew Adamson, released in 2005.

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