The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
PG

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Everything you know is about to change forever.

2008 • 150 min • Adventure · Family · Fantasy

Synopsis

One year after their incredible adventures in the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Peter, Edmund, Lucy and Susan Pevensie return to Narnia to aid a young prince whose life has been threatened by the evil King Miraz. Now, with the help of a colorful cast of new characters, including Trufflehunter the badger and Nikabrik the dwarf, the Pevensie clan embarks on an incredible quest to ensure that Narnia is returned to its rightful heir.

Our family guide

Best from age 8
84
Movie Knight Score
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  • 66 Audience · 6856 · 47%

The Pevensie siblings return to Narnia where centuries have passed, finding it under the oppressive rule of King Miraz. They join forces with Prince Caspian and Narnian creatures to lead a rebellion and restore magic and justice to the land.

Violence & peril
6/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
1/10
Romance & sensuality
1/10
Scary moments
5/10

Heads up

  • Battles involve swords, arrows, and some magical combat
  • Characters face peril, including a few intense confrontations
  • A few jump scares from unexpected encounters

What it models well

  • Courage and perseverance
  • Loyalty and teamwork
  • Justice triumphing over tyranny

Talk about it after

  • The responsibilities that come with leadership
  • Standing up for what is right, even when it's difficult
  • The passage of time and its effects on memory

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Top billed cast

Director: Andrew Adamson • Crew: Andrew Adamson, Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely

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Reviewer notes

Recommended

Revisiting fond memories only to find the scenery hopelessly changed comes with an unavoidable heaviness. When I sat down in front of the screen for this second chapter, my expectations were tied to that pure sense of childhood wonder. What I found instead was a raw attempt at forced maturity. The franchise tries to grow up at all costs right alongside its audience, ending up trading its charm for dust, sweat, and...

Recommended

One year after their return from "Narnia" the four Pevensie children are summoned back. They arrive to discover everything has been destroyed and the land divided - humankind and animals no longer co-exist - under the autocratic rule of the nasty king "Miraz" (Sergio Castelitto) who murdered the previous king and usurped the throne from the rightful successor Prince "Caspian" (Ben Barnes). A great supporting cast ...

Recommended

A definitive downgrade on the first film, but this sequel still entertains to a good level. <em>'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian'</em> is a suitably entertaining production, if not an exceptional one; though it's not far off. I like the fresh new story and the fact that all four of the youngsters remain, but the change from dark, snowy settings to plain, summer-like conditions means the film does lose ...

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