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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Enveloped in a frostbitten high-fantasy wonder, a dormant spark of innocence dares to melt an age of tyranny. The film is a golden beam of sun piercing through an eternal blizzard, igniting the quiet courage hidden in children's hearts.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

"The beloved masterpiece comes to life."

07 December 2005 United Kingdom 143 min 7.1 (11,724)

Director: Andrew Adamson

Cast: William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Skandar Keynes, Georgie Henley, Liam Neeson

Family Fantasy Adventure Grace, Redemption, and Substitutionary Sacrifice Innocence, Faith, and Childlike Wonder vs. Cynicism Family Unity, Sibling Conflict, and Coming of Age Courage, Moral Duty, and Standing Against Tyranny
Budget: $180,000,000
Box Office: $745,013,115

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe — Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Lucy Pevensie

Georgie Henley

Archetype: The Innocent / The Seeker of Truth Key Trait: Pure empathy and childlike trust

Motivation

To protect her friends, speak truth, and bring warmth and peace to Narnia.

Character Arc

Evolves from a tearful, overlooked youngest child into Queen Lucy the Valiant, a compassionate healer and steadfast beacon of unshakeable faith.

Edmund Pevensie

Skandar Keynes

Archetype: The Traitor Redeemed / The Fallen Hero Key Trait: Prone to moral weakness, yet capable of fierce repentance and keen judicial insight

Motivation

Desires respect, agency, and sweet comfort away from Peter's scrutiny, later shifting to saving his family and defeating the Witch.

Character Arc

Begins as a spiteful, insecure middle child who betrays his siblings for power and sweets; transformed through captivity, forgiveness, and battlefield valor into King Edmund the Just.

Peter Pevensie

William Moseley

Archetype: The Reluctant Leader / The Chivalric Hero Key Trait: Noble, protective sense of honor and duty

Motivation

To keep his family safe and fulfill his father's charge to take care of the younger ones.

Character Arc

Struggles with the overwhelming responsibility thrust upon him as the oldest sibling during wartime; matures into a selfless military commander and High King Peter the Magnificent.

Aslan

Liam Neeson

Archetype: The Divine Mentor / The Savior King Key Trait: Majestic sovereignty balanced with boundless compassion ("He is not a tame lion, but he is good")

Motivation

The liberation and renewal of Narnia and the spiritual redemption of humankind.

Character Arc

Unchanging moral authority; endures voluntary humiliation and death on the Stone Table to redeem Edmund, rising triumphant to vanquish Jadis.

Jadis, The White Witch

Tilda Swinton

Archetype: The Tyrant / The Tempter / Evil Incarnate Key Trait: Cold, calculating cruelty and absolute narcissism

Motivation

Total, eternal dominion over Narnia and the extinction of the human lineage to thwart the prophecy.

Character Arc

Rules Narnia with an icy fist, relying on petrification and spies; becomes increasingly desperate as the thaw begins, culminating in open warfare.

Cast

William Moseley as Peter Pevensie
Anna Popplewell as Susan Pevensie
Skandar Keynes as Edmund Pevensie
Georgie Henley as Lucy Pevensie
Liam Neeson as Aslan (voice)
Tilda Swinton as White Witch
James McAvoy as Mr. Tumnus
Jim Broadbent as Prof. Digory Kirke
Ray Winstone as Mr. Beaver (voice)
Dawn French as Mrs. Beaver (voice)
James Cosmo as Father Christmas
Judy McIntosh as Helen Pevensie
Kiran Shah as Ginarrbrik
Elizabeth Hawthorne as Mrs. MacReady
Michael Madsen as Maugrim (voice)

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