The NeverEnding Story

The NeverEnding Story

1984 · 101 min · DE · PG · 7.2 (4,548 votes)
Dir. Wolfgang Petersen · Starring Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Tami Stronach, Alan Oppenheimer, Sydney Bromley, Patricia Hayes · Music Klaus Doldinger · The NeverEnding Story Collection

“A boy who needs a friend finds a world that needs a hero in a land beyond imagination!”

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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.

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A journey into pure imagination, this film feels like stepping directly into a beloved storybook. It's a blend of childlike wonder and poignant melancholy, offering a grand, heartfelt adventure that champions courage and the boundless power of belief. Expect a truly enchanting and emotionally resonant experience.

whimsicalwondrousmelancholichopefulimaginativesteadypractical-effects fantasyclassic 80s adventuremythic storytellingimaginationescapismcouragethe power of stories
based on novel or bookwolfmagicfairy talehorsemythologychild heroanthropomorphismbullyschoolcreaturereadingbook storefantasy worldgiantgnomequestchild protagonist
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