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The NeverEnding Story

The NeverEnding Story

Adventure • PG • 1984 • 1 hr 41 min
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6.8
IMDb
7.3

While hiding from bullies in his school's attic, a young boy discovers the extraordinary land of Fantasia, through a magical book called The Neverending Story. The book tells the tale of Atreyu, a young warrior who, with the help of a luck dragon named Falkor, must save Fantasia from the destruction of The Nothing.

Starring

Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Tami Stronach, Alan Oppenheimer, Sydney Bromley

Directed By

Wolfgang Petersen

Written By

Wolfgang Petersen, Herman Weigel

Attributes

Watch With Family

Genre

AdventureFantasyFamilyForeignDrama

Release Date

July 20, 1984

User Reviews

Simon
Simon
Fond childhood memories of this. 80’s nostalgia.
NP Slaven
NP Slaven
A classic children’s fantasy film brimming with magical charm. Top notch practical effects and an awesome soundtrack to boot. 8/10 stars. B+
Daye Roach
Daye Roach
I watched this movie so many times in my childhood. I was obsessed with it.
Old Man
Old Man
Nostalgic for people my age. Weird and not too interesting to my kids. I think everyone should watch it at least once.
Brendan Rauner
Brendan Rauner
Classic from my childhood, worth a eatch
James
James
An edgy children's story with a bit of everything. It is a great piece of storytelling and cinematography. Stay away from the sequel.
Raquel
Raquel
A timeless fantasy adventure that captivates with its imaginative world-building and heartwarming themes of courage and friendship.
Stephen
Stephen
Dated by todays standers but still a fun time. You laugh maybe cry and there are dragons in the sky. Movie that visit the kid in us. See it
Aaron
Aaron
Holds up pretty well. It’s a classic cozy family movie.
Andrew
Andrew
Wonderfully constructed kids fantasy film. Bastian and Atreyu's excellent adventure.

Stats

Ratings
615 (5%)
2,349 (18%)
7,159 (55%)
3,005 (23%)
6.8 – Based on 13.1k ratings
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The NeverEnding Story
While hiding from bullies in his school's attic, a young boy discovers the extraordinary land of Fantasia, through a magical book called The Neverending Story. The book tells the tale of Atreyu, a young warrior who, with the help of a luck dragon named Falkor, must save Fantasia from the destruction of The Nothing.
The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter
Once again, Bastian is transported to the world of Fantasia which he recently managed to save from destruction. However, the land is now being destroyed by an evil sorceress, Xayide, so he must join up with Atreyu and face the Emptiness once more.
The NeverEnding Story III
The NeverEnding Story III
A young boy must restore order when a group of bullies steal the magical book that acts as a portal between Earth and the imaginary world of Fantasia.
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40th Anniversary Limited Edition 4K Trailer
Behind the Scenes
NEVERENDING STORY miniature effects
Clip
Atreyu Kills Gmork
Clip
Artax Dies and Meeting Morla
Clip
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Teaser
40th Anniversary Spot
Featurette
Ways The NeverEnding Story Is Different From The Book
Trailer
Original Trailer

Cast & Crew

Wolfgang Petersen
Wolfgang
Petersen
Noah Hathaway
Noah
Hathaway
Barret Oliver
Barret
Oliver
Tami Stronach
Tami
Stronach
Alan Oppenheimer
Alan
Oppenheimer
Sydney Bromley
Sydney
Bromley
Patricia Hayes
Patricia
Hayes
Moses Gunn
Moses
Gunn
Frank Lenart
Frank
Lenart
Robert Jadah
Robert
Jadah
Gerald McRaney
Gerald
McRaney
Wolfgang Petersen
Wolfgang
Petersen
Herman Weigel
Herman
Weigel

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