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.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1979) is a animation, family, tv movie, fantasy and adventure film directed by Bill Melendez, released on April 1, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Rachel Warren, Susan Sokol, Reg Williams and Simon Adams. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 57 ratings.
Rachel Warren
as Lucy (voice)
Susan Sokol
as Susan (voice)
Reg Williams
as Peter (voice)
Simon Adams
as Edmund (voice)
Victor Spinetti
as Mr. Tumnus (voice)
Dick Vosburgh
as Professor (voice)
Don Parker
as Mr. Beaver (voice)
Liz Proud
as Mrs. Beaver (voice)
Stephen Thorne
as Aslan (voice)
Beth Porter
as Witch (voice)
Directed by Bill Melendez, written by C. S. Lewis, David D. Connell and Bill Melendez, produced by Steven Cuitlahuac Melendez.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 57 ratings.
Adapting a beloved fantasy classic is always a tough gig, and the late-70s animated version of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe perfectly shows the gap between blindly respecting a book and actually making a good movie. Sure, there’s a warm sense of nostalgia if you grew up watching the VHS tape in your living room, but rewatching it as an adult requires a lot of patience. In its attempt to preserve C.S.…
Reviewed on July 12, 2026
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The main cast of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1979) includes Rachel Warren, Susan Sokol, Reg Williams, Simon Adams and Victor Spinetti. The film was directed by Bill Melendez. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was released on April 1, 1979 and runs for 1h 35m.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1979) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 57 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, family and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
