The NeverEnding Story
Directed by Wolfgang PetersenBastian finds a magical book in an old bookstore that takes him on an adventure into the land of Fantasia.
- Tom MajskiNovember 29, 2025I know its cliche to say, but damn kids films were better in the 80s. The neverending story is just so chock full of unbridled imagination and fun, with the slighty scary edge it needs to be a total classic. The story of Atreyu and Artax (cries) travelling accross Fantasia to stop The Nothing is so so cool. Its a dark fantasy introduction for kids like none other and framed in the amazing and relatable way of Bastian reading the story and becoming more and more part of the adventure. It pulls a neat trick of balancing emotions. I watched it with my six year old and whilst she was definately a little nervous, it never really scared or upset her. Just the right balance to show kids that movies can be so much more than the earliest stuff they watch. Exciting times for us because this is the gateway into some other amazing kids movies - roll on Ghostbusters!
- BurnharmAugust 30, 2025The NeverEnding Story is one of those rare films that feels truly timeless. Watching it today, it’s clear that this kind of movie would be almost impossible to make now. Its practical effects, rich sets, and handcrafted visuals create a sense of magic that modern CGI often struggles to capture. The storytelling is simple yet powerful, filled with emotion, wonder, and a sense of adventure that transports you straight into Fantasia. There’s a unique charm in how the film blends imagination and reality, making it feel like you’re discovering the story alongside Bastian. It’s heartfelt, enchanting, and still resonates decades later, a reminder of a time when movies invited us to dream without limits.
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The NeverEnding Story Trivia
The NeverEnding Story was released on July 20, 1984.
The NeverEnding Story was directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
The NeverEnding Story has a runtime of 1h 33m.
The NeverEnding Story was produced by Bernd Schaefers, Bernd Eichinger, Dieter Geissler.
Bastian finds a magical book in an old bookstore that takes him on an adventure into the land of Fantasia.
The key characters in The NeverEnding Story are Atreyu (Noah Hathaway), Bastian (Barret Oliver), The Childlike Empress (Tami Stronach).
The NeverEnding Story is rated PG.
The NeverEnding Story is a Family, Drama, Fantasy film.
The NeverEnding Story has an audience rating of 8.1 out of 10.
The NeverEnding Story had a budget of $27M.
The NeverEnding Story has made $20.2M at the box office.