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The NeverEnding Story

Name: The NeverEnding Story
Director: Wolfgang Petersen
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Family, Drama
Released: 1984-01-01
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Tami Stronach, Alan Oppenheimer, Sydney Bromley

1984Dir. Wolfgang Petersen1h 37m

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Runtime1h 37m

Released1984

Budget$27M

Box office$20.2M

DirectorWolfgang Petersen

About This Movie

The NeverEnding Story is a curious mix of whimsy and darkness, with its imaginative set pieces and practical effects that really pull you into Fantasia. The puppet work for characters like Falkor and the rock biter is just fascinating, showcasing what can be done without relying heavily on CGI. The pacing has a dream-like quality, really allowing you to sink into the world. The themes of despair and hope are woven in such a way that they resonate, even for adult viewers. Noah Hathaway as Atreyu gives a performance that’s earnest, and it plays well against the lush, fantastical backdrop. It’s a film that captures that early '80s vibe of adventure, where imagination takes center stage.

Released on July 20, 1984, in the US.Practical effects used extensively, notable for 1980s cinema.Based on the novel by Michael Ende, though with some changes.Features a memorable score by Klaus Doldinger and Giorgio Moroder.