The NeverEnding Story

A sweeping, heartfelt fantasy that balances wonder with melancholy, drawing you into a story within a story.

Directed by

Wolfgang Petersen

Genres

Adventure, Fantasy, Family

Starring

Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Tami Stronach

Tagline

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

Overview

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.

How it feels

Earnest, whimsical, melancholic and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, coming-of-age, immigration, isolation

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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