Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning
2001, English. Directed by Giles Walker.
The Childlike Empress lies in limbo between life and death and the only hope for her kingdom lies in the ability of a young boy to transcend the boundaries of fantasy in this tale of myth and magic that is certain to capture the imagination. As young Bastian opens the pages of "The Neverending Story," he learns that the Childlike Princess is near death and Fantasia is in danger of falling prey to the Dark Princess Xayide. Soon falling through the written page and into a world beyond his wildest imagination, Bastian's alter ego Atreyu must enlist the help of his trusty sidekick Fly Girl and mischievous hucksters Rip Rowdy and Wexlerian if there is any hope of unlocking the mystery of the Southern Oracle and awakening the Childlike Empress to bring order back to Fantasia.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Giles WalkerDirector
- Mark RendallBastian Balthazar Bux
- Tyler HynesAtreyu
- Victoria SanchezXayide
- Edward YankieMr. Blank
- John Dunn-HillCarl Coreander
- Johnny GriffinConnor
- Brittany DrisdelleFallon
- Valérie ChiniaraMarley
- Sally Taylor-IsherwoodYonie
- Emma Taylor-IsherwoodOlano
- Stéfanie BuxtonFly Girl
- Audrey GardinerChildlike Empress
Details
- Released
- 6 October 2001
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Leila Basen, Karin Howard, David Preston
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Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning: quick answers
What comes after Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning?
Next in the series: Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift (2001), Tales from the Neverending Story: Badge of Courage (2003), and Tales from the Neverending Story: Resurrection (2003).
Is Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning worth watching?
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How long is Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning?
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning have a post-credits scene?
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Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning on?
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 October 2001. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning?
If you liked Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning, try Momo, The Dirt Bike Kid, Four Kids and It.
Who directed Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning?
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning (2001) was directed by Giles Walker and stars Mark Rendall, Tyler Hynes, Victoria Sanchez.