The NeverEnding Story
1984, German. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
A boy who needs a friend finds a world that needs a hero in a land beyond imagination!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch The NeverEnding Story
The NeverEnding Story isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Wolfgang PetersenDirector
- Noah HathawayAtreyu
- Barret OliverBastian
- Tami StronachThe Childlike Empress
- Alan OppenheimerRockbiter / Falkor / G'mork / Narrator (voice)
- Sydney BromleyEngywook
- Patricia HayesUrgl
- Moses GunnCairon - Empress' Servant
- Frank LenartTeeny Weeny / Night Hob (voice)
- Robert JadahMorla the Ancient One (voice)
- Gerald McRaneyBastian's Father
- Tilo PrücknerNight Hob
- Deep RoyTeeny Weeny
Details
- Released
- 6 April 1984
- Original title
- Die unendliche Geschichte
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Wolfgang Petersen, Herman Weigel
- Budget
- $27M
- Box office
- $20M
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What The NeverEnding Story is based on
The NeverEnding Story is based on The Neverending Story, a 1979 novel by Michael Ende.
Novel · 1979
The Neverending Story
By Michael Ende
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The NeverEnding Story: quick answers
What comes after The NeverEnding Story?
Next in the series: The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1990) and The NeverEnding Story III (1994).
Is The NeverEnding Story worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 4,569 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The NeverEnding Story?
The NeverEnding Story runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does The NeverEnding Story have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The NeverEnding Story. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The NeverEnding Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The NeverEnding Story is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The NeverEnding Story on?
The NeverEnding Story isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The NeverEnding Story?
If you liked The NeverEnding Story, try The School of the Magical Animals, The Spiderwick Chronicles, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
Who directed The NeverEnding Story?
The NeverEnding Story (1984) was directed by Wolfgang Petersen and stars Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Tami Stronach.
What is The NeverEnding Story based on?
The NeverEnding Story is based on The Neverending Story, a 1979 novel by Michael Ende.