The NeverEnding Story

– While hiding from bullies in his school's attic, a young boy discovers the extraordinary land of Fan..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 42 Minutes
Release Year:
1984
Original Name:
Die unendliche Geschichte
The NeverEnding Story (1984) - Also known as Die unendliche Geschichte

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 (1984) - Trailer

Release Date:

20 Jul 1984

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Wolfgang Petersen

Writer:

Wolfgang Petersen (screenplay by), Herman Weigel (screenplay by), Michael Ende (novel), Robert Easton (additional dialogue)

Main Actors:

Barret Oliver, Gerald McRaney, Chris Eastman, Darryl Cooksey

Plot:

Bastian is a young boy who lives a dreary life being tormented by school bullies. On one such occasion he escapes into a book shop where the old proprieter reveals an ancient story-book to him, which he is warned can be dangerous. Shortly after, he "borrows" the book and begins to read it in the school attic where he is drawn into the mythical land of Fantasia, which desperately needs a hero to save it from destruction.

Awards:

5 wins & 7 nominations.

Production:

Warner Home Video

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
80%
Metacritic:
46%