The NeverEnding Story (1984)
Original title: Die unendliche Geschichte
The NeverEnding Story is a 1984 German-language adventure movie directed by Wolfgang Petersen, with a running time of 1h 41m. It stars Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver and Tami Stronach.
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.
Quick answers
What is The NeverEnding Story about?
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.
When was The NeverEnding Story released?
The NeverEnding Story was released on 6 April 1984.
How long is The NeverEnding Story?
The NeverEnding Story runs 1h 41m.
Who made The NeverEnding Story?
The NeverEnding Story was directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
Where can I watch The NeverEnding Story?
The NeverEnding Story is available on Plex, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, YouTube Free, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch The NeverEnding Story
Watch free with ads: Plex, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, YouTube Free
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Plex, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Noah Hathaway as Atreyu
- Barret Oliver as Bastian
- Tami Stronach as The Childlike Empress
- Alan Oppenheimer as Rockbiter / Falkor / G'mork / Narrator (voice)
- Sydney Bromley as Engywook
- Patricia Hayes as Urgl
- Moses Gunn as Cairon - Empress' Servant
- Frank Lenart as Teeny Weeny / Night Hob (voice)
- Robert Jadah as Morla the Ancient One (voice)
- Gerald McRaney as Bastian's Father
- Tilo Prückner as Night Hob
- Deep Roy as Teeny Weeny
Reviews
Big deal for me as a kid, this one. Falkor, The Nothing, Atreyu. Watched it on Danish TV probably dozens of times. It holds up better than you'd expect, and that theme song still gets me. Nostalgia doing a lot of work, rewatching as an adult, it doesn't hold up as much as you'd expect though.
martin rated it 7/10
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