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The NeverEnding Story

Original title: Die unendliche Geschichte
  • 19841984
  • PGPG
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
142K
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Noah Hathaway, Sydney Bromley, Tilo Prückner, and Deep Roy in Die unendliche Geschichte (1984)
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A troubled boy dives into a wondrous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book.A troubled boy dives into a wondrous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book.A troubled boy dives into a wondrous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
142K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,139
22
  • Director
    • Wolfgang Petersen
  • Writers
    • Wolfgang Petersen(screenplay by)
    • Herman Weigel(screenplay by)
    • Michael Ende(novel)
  • Stars
    • Noah Hathaway
    • Barret Oliver
    • Tami Stronach
Top credits
  • Director
    • Wolfgang Petersen
  • Writers
    • Wolfgang Petersen(screenplay by)
    • Herman Weigel(screenplay by)
    • Michael Ende(novel)
  • Stars
    • Noah Hathaway
    • Barret Oliver
    • Tami Stronach
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    • 389User reviews
    • 102Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 7 nominations

    Videos4

    The Neverending Story
    Trailer 1:22
    The Neverending Story
    The Neverending Story
    Trailer 1:23
    The Neverending Story
    What to Stream With Your Family Right Now
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    Take Five With "GLOW" Star Sydelle Noel
    Video 1:52
    Take Five With "GLOW" Star Sydelle Noel

    Photos178

    Noah Hathaway in Die unendliche Geschichte (1984)
    Noah Hathaway in Die unendliche Geschichte (1984)
    Barret Oliver in Die unendliche Geschichte (1984)
    Alan Oppenheimer in Die unendliche Geschichte (1984)
    Barret Oliver in Die unendliche Geschichte (1984)
    Noah Hathaway in Die unendliche Geschichte (1984)
    Noah Hathaway in Die unendliche Geschichte (1984)
    Tami Stronach, Barret Oliver, and Tilo Prückner in Die unendliche Geschichte (1984)
    Die unendliche Geschichte (1984)
    A0 movie poster - 84 x 118 cm or 33 x 46 inches
    A0 movie poster - 84 x 118 cm or 33 x 46 inches
    A0 movie poster - 84 x 118 cm or 33 x 46 inches

    Top cast

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    Noah Hathaway
    Noah Hathaway
    • Atreyuas Atreyu
    Barret Oliver
    Barret Oliver
    • Bastianas Bastian
    Tami Stronach
    Tami Stronach
    • The Childlike Empressas The Childlike Empress
    Gerald McRaney
    Gerald McRaney
    • Bastian's Fatheras Bastian's Father
    Chris Eastman
    Chris Eastman
    • 1st Bullyas 1st Bully
    • (as Drum Garrett)
    Darryl Cooksey
    • 2nd Bullyas 2nd Bully
    Nicholas Gilbert
    • 3rd Bullyas 3rd Bully
    Thomas Hill
    Thomas Hill
    • Carl Conrad Coreanderas Carl Conrad Coreander
    Deep Roy
    Deep Roy
    • Teeny Weenyas Teeny Weeny
    Tilo Prückner
    Tilo Prückner
    • Night Hobas Night Hob
    Moses Gunn
    Moses Gunn
    • Caironas Cairon
    Sydney Bromley
    Sydney Bromley
    • Engywookas Engywook
    Patricia Hayes
    • Urglas Urgl
    Beth Anderson
    • The 2nd Balladeeras The 2nd Balladeer
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Donald Arthur
    • School's Caretakeras School's Caretaker
    • (uncredited)
    Bernd Eichinger
    Bernd Eichinger
    • Man next to Man Who Drops Milkas Man next to Man Who Drops Milk
    • (uncredited)
    Dee Harris
    • The Balladeers' Lead Guitaristas The Balladeers' Lead Guitarist
    • (uncredited)
    Frank Lenart
    Frank Lenart
    • Teeny Weenyas Teeny Weeny
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Wolfgang Petersen
    • Writers
      • Wolfgang Petersen(screenplay by)
      • Herman Weigel(screenplay by)
      • Michael Ende(novel)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Noah Hathaway was hurt twice during the making of the movie. While learning to ride a horse, his horse threw him off, then stepped on him. While shooting the drowning sequence in the "swamp of sadness," his leg got caught on the elevator and he was pulled under water. He was unconscious by the time he was brought to the surface.
    • Goofs
      When Atreyu is in the Swamps of Sadness with his horse, the horse sinks because it gives into the sadness, but Atreyu doesn't sink, even though he is crying and sad that his friend has died. Though not properly shown in the movie, the book explains how AURYN is protecting him. (His eventual near-sinking at the end of the scene, which never occurred in the book, is due to the plot changes that were made for the movie.)
    • Quotes

      Rock Biter: They look like big, good, strong hands, don't they? I always thought that's what they were.

    • Alternate versions
      The theatrical and VHS releases have the WB logo with the Warner Communications byline, the opening title being horizontal, and the closing Big \\' logo. In the DVD and Blu Ray releases, all of it was replaced by the WB logo with the TimeWarner byline, the opening title being vertical, and the closing shield logo.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Neverending Story/The Last Starfighter/Electric Dreams/That Sinking Feeling (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      The Neverending Story
      Music by Giorgio Moroder

      Lyrics by Keith Forsey

      Performed by Limahl Feat. Beth Anderson (uncredited)

      Guitar solo Dee Harris (uncredited)

      Courtesy of EMI Records, Ltd.

    User reviews389

    Review
    Top review
    This is such a BEAUTIFUL film, with a message that will never die.
    Although I was only a year old when the Neverending Story first came out, I remember watching it over and over as a little girl. My grandma got it for me when I was little and I remember making her watch it with me almost every day--sometimes two or three times in the same day. Then somehow I lost the tape, and although I still remembered and loved the movie, I forgot just how magical it really was. Then finally, (after years of "I wonder what happened to...") I found it. I realize now that in finding it I not only rediscovered a part of myself, but a beautiful world I forgot existed.

    I admit that I am still waiting for a luck dragon to come and take me home to Fantasia. I belong there. A part of me lives there and so does a part of everyone, although they may not be aware of it. This is without a doubt the most beautiful movie ever made (although Legend comes close) and its message will never die as long as people hold on to their dreams. Barret Oliver's performance as Bastian still makes me cry. He speaks to that part of all of us that is not afraid to "do what we dream." Noah Hathaway was perfect for the part of Atreyu. He is one of the most beautiful and realistic heroes ever depicted. And Tami Stronach as the Childlike Empress (Moon Child) remains one of the most beautiful characters ever to grace the screen. The acting is wonderful, and the background scenery is breathtaking.

    But the Neverending Story is more than just a movie. It speaks to that part in all of us that will never let go of our dreams. It is a story that will never end as long as there are people to appreciate its message. Everyone should see this movie and remember: Fantasia IS real. And "Fantasia can arise in you."
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    • Moon Child
    • Mar 3, 2001

    FAQ6

    • Why does Atreyu have to go alone and leave behind his weapons when he goes out on his journey to save the world?
    • What name does Bastian scream out the window towards the end of the movie?
    • What are the differences between the US theatrical cut and the German theatrical cut?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 20, 1984 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • West Germany
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die unendliche Geschichte
    • Filming locations
      • Blood Alley, Gastown, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Constantin Film
      • Bavaria Studios
      • Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $27,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $20,192,381
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,325,823
      • Jul 22, 1984
    • Gross worldwide
      • $20,284,984
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • 70 mm 6-Track
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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